Vinca’
FAMILY: Vinca
USES: Strong and continual flowering. Border plant, edging plant, in containers, hanging baskets, ground cover, around pools, courtyards and under canopied trees.
SIZE: Grows 30 – 60cm tall with an equal spread.
LOCATION: Full sun light partial shade. Well adapted to both humid coastal areas and hot dry interior regions.
SOIL: Prefers an organically enriched fertile soil with a pH 5.6 – 7.8, acidic to mildly alkaline. Will show leaf chlorosis if soil is too alkaline or saline.
FERTILISER: Apply a slow release 10:20:10 NPK every two months together with Fe chelate and seaweed as a soil drench in spring and autumn.
WATER: Keep soil moist. Moderately drought tolerant for very short periods only. Does not accept over irrigation or waterlogging.
Wahat Al Sahraa Nurseries, Al Amardi St., Al Khawaneej, P.O. Box 37579, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
