Vinca Major

Vinca major 'Maculata'

$29⁹⁹

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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
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
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
#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

Vinca Major highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Vinca major 'Maculata'
Growing Zones

7-10
Mature Height

3 - 6 inches
Mature Spread

10 - 14 inches
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Annual
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Summer, Fall

Growing Zones 7-10

Find Your Growing Zone!

Variegated Foliage Groundcover Vinca Major

Lovely Variegated Green and Gold Foliage
Cornflower-Blue Blooms Through Summer and Fall
No Need to Deadhead!
Useful Vining Groundcover Plant
Helps Suppress Weeds in Mulched Garden Beds
Adds Texture and Color to Planting Designs
Wonderful Spiller in Containers
Also Called Greater Periwinkle Vinca Major

Taking pride in your landscape brings great joy! Add a very special touch in your landscape with this special Vinca major (Vinca major 'Maculata')! The variegated leaves of this excellent, low, vining plant add so much interest.

And after all, it's the little details that can make a big difference, isn't it? You're also sure to love the months of sweet, true-blue blooms from summer through fall.

We're pleased to offer our expertly grown Maculata'. Use it to create magnificent outdoor centerpieces to draw the eye.

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.

No leaf is the same! They'll brighten your planting and layer in decorative impact at ground-level.

This versatile little charmer can be used in several ways. Wherever you use it, it will soften and polish the look of your design.

From the long-lasting flower display to the unique foliage, Vinca is an easy-care plant that is sure to become a favorite.

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.

Don't worry, Nature Hills is watching out for our shared environment!

Vinca major makes a super decorative accent. If you can safely receive this marvelous, low-growing plant, order yours today.

How to Use Vinca Major in the Landscape

Add as a fascinating Spiller all around the edges of seasonal containers and window boxes. They'll look amazing in hanging baskets, too. Vinca is used all across the United States as annual vining plant in container gardens, window boxes and raised planters to soften the edges.

Go ahead, make your guests take a closer look!

Vinca major can also be used as a low, spreading groundcover through all your garden plantings. Ornamental groundcover plants like Vinca major grow thickly to suppress unwanted weeds.

The form plays beautifully off other plants. And the color contrasts well with purple, silver and evergreen foliage.

Create a flowering carpet by spacing 10 inches apart on center. Measure from the center of the first plant to the center of the next.

Plant them to cascade gracefully down the length of slopes. These tiny charmers look great, but they can also play a big role in retaining soil.

#ProPlantTips for Care

Vinca Major grows in either full sun or part shade. It will do best with at least 4 hours of direct sunlight a day.

It prefers moist soil that drains well. Provide a moderate amount of water on a regular basis.

There is no need to deadhead this little flower factory. However, you can simply snip back any growth that spills out over your sidewalks, as needed.

Add Vinca major to your landscape this season. You'll be so pleased with the quality of Nature Hills plant materials.