.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Maculata' Bigleaf Perwinkle, Greater Perwinkle Vinca major 'Maculata' Description This vigorous evergreen groundcover features large, variegated leaves with distinctive irregular green and yellow markings, producing vibrant, lavender-blue flowers in spring and summer. Its dense foliage helps suppress weeds and provides lush greenery year-round. Suggested Uses Ideal for groundcover in shaded or sunny garden beds, borders, and slopes. Performs well in container plantings and can be used to create low-maintenance evergreen landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Maculata' Bigleaf Perwinkle, Greater Perwinkle Vinca major 'Maculata' Common Name: Maculata' Bigleaf Perwinkle, Greater Perwinkle Size & Growth: Typically reaches 6-12 inches in height with a spread of 2-3 feet, spreading via creeping stems that root at nodes. Hardiness Zones: 7-10 Foliage Type: Evergreen,Trailing Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Attracts Pollinators: Bees and Butterflies Indoor Friendly: Not recommended for indoor cultivation Container Friendly: Yes, thrives in containers with adequate drainage Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested, keep out of reach of pets and children Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes, flowers are suitable for floral arrangements Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, and Shade-Tolerant Plants Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring after last frost or in early fall, in well-drained soil. Space plants about 18-24 inches apart. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Well-drained loamy soil Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged stems in early spring; trim back to maintain shape. Winter Care: Provide mulching in colder zones to protect roots; may need protection from severe frost. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in original container or nursery pot. Fertilization: Apply balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring. Special Care: Minimal; watch for any signs of pest or disease, and general watering as needed.
