Vinca Major
Vinca major 'Maculata'
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Plant Sentry™
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| $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 |
|---|---|---|
| #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
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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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
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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 7-10
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.
