Variegated Periwinkle
Vinca major 'Variegata'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Variegated Periwinkle highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Full Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 6-11
Variegated Periwinkle (Vinca major 'Variegata') is a wonderful variegated foliage perennial that is a trailing vine that grows green with white-edged leaves. Variegated Vinca vine will not climb surfaces, can be easily woven and trained upon a trellis or other structure if desired, or allow it to expand out in all directions.
Vinca is an evergreen perennial in warm climates that displays a profusion of lilac-blue flowers in early spring. Butterflies adore these trumpet-shaped blossoms! And you'll enjoy these blooms returning through the summer and into fall! With a creeping habit, Vinca forms dense mats that cover ground in a gorgeous display. You'll love the play of color between the dark green leaf margins and yellow-green centers.
This Variegated Vinca is a hardy perennial in zones 6-11 and makes an excellent groundcover with excellent version control sun or shade, which makes it very versatile! These charming little vines are relatively carefree and deer resistant.
Planting and Application:
Vinca drapes itself nicely over your combination planters as a spiller. Vinca is a perfect filler that adds interest to any container plant or hanging basket on your porch or patio! This plant is also widely grown and used as an excellent annual spiller plant dripping out of containers all across the country in all zones!
It makes a terrific groundcover for mass planting around and beneath other plants, edging along walkways and a great filler for sun or shaded locations. The creamy white margin and dark green leaves light up the shade on banks and steep slopes too! It roots as it spreads, multiplying on its own, forming a dense groundcover. Plant atop a retaining wall and soften hardscape edges with these cascading, trailing plants!
- White & Soft Green Verigated Foliage
- Lavender Blooms
- Trailing Habit & Trellis Trainable
- Terrific Ground Cover, Container Spiller
- Super Easy Care
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Periwinkle, also known as Vinca, are highly adaptable to almost all types of well-drained soil, and full sun to full shade and grows in a wide range of climates! While an annual in cooler growing zones (or brought in for the winter as a houseplant), Vinca can be perennial in warmer climates. Provide moderate, yet consistent moisture in a well-drained and mildly enriched site.
- Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade & Full Shade
- Moderately Moist Soil
- Well-Drained Conditions
- Prune Early Spring, No Deadheading Needed
- Perennial or Annual Accent
From the long-lasting flower display to the unique foliage, Variegated Periwinkle Vinca is an easy-care plant that is sure to become a favorite. Vinca major makes a super decorative accent. If you can safely receive this marvelous, low-growing plant, order yours today!
Now, in some climates, Vinca is known to perform too well. Nature Hills Nursery is on the forefront of environmental regulatory compliance. We use an online tool called Plant Sentry™, which blocks shipments of plants that can behave invasively in your locale. Enter your zip code in the Plant Highlights section to see if there are any regulations on trade in your area.
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