Vinca (Catharanthus roseus), the Madagascar Periwinkle, is the flowering annual that actually likes South Florida summer — blooming hardest in exactly the heat, sun, and drought that finish off most bedding flowers. Its glossy leaves and nonstop pinwheel blooms in pink, white, red, and lavender make it the low-risk choice for sunbaked beds and medians.
Why Florida Customers Choose Us
Vincas Breakdown
Appearance:
Neat mounds of glossy, deep-green foliage covered in flat, five-petaled blooms, many with a contrasting eye.
Flowers continuously in warm weather with no deadheading.
Growth Rate:
Fast — beds fill in within weeks.
Size:
12–24 inches tall and wide depending on variety; trailing types stay lower and spread.
Sunlight Requirements:
Full sun for peak bloom; tolerates part sun with fewer flowers.
Water Needs:
Low.
Water to establish, then only during real drought. Overwatering — not underwatering — is what kills vincas; always water at the base, not overhead.
Soil Preferences:
Sharply draining sandy soil is ideal — one of the few bedding plants that prefers South Florida sand as-is.
Maintenance:
Very low.
Self-cleaning blooms; no pinching required.
Landscape Use:
Full-sun color beds, borders, medians and parking islands, containers, and coastal plantings where heat reflects off pavement.
Climate Tolerance:
Thrives in USDA zones 10–11 heat; often performs as a short-lived perennial in frost-free South Florida rather than a one-season annual.
If a bed gets brutal all-day sun and irrigation is spotty, plant vincas — they’ll bloom through conditions that would leave most annuals crisp by July.
Florida Delivery Available
We have in-stock Vincas ready to ship throughout Florida. Multiple sizes available with professional installation options. Order online or text/call 561-898-2028 for expert advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Plant & Care for Vincas in Florida
Pick a Bright Spot
Most flowering plants prefer full sun for best blooms. Morning sun with afternoon shade works well for many varieties.
Prep Loose Soil
Dig a wide hole and loosen surrounding soil so roots can spread easily.
Plant + Settle
Plant level to slightly above grade. Backfill gently and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets.
Frequent Early Watering
Water consistently for the first 1–2 weeks. Flowers dry out faster than shrubs, especially in heat.
Deadhead + Feed
Remove spent blooms to encourage new flowers. Light fertilizing after establishment boosts color and growth.
Professional Installation Available: Not comfortable planting yourself? We offer expert installation services throughout Florida. Our team has 15+ years of experience ensuring your plants thrive. Call 561-898-2028 to add installation to your order.
What Florida Customers Say
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Bought three plants from this company, Dino and his wife are very helpful and pretty good delivery speed if you live in West Palm Beach (free delivery). The plants are healthy, vibrant, and very well established and much better than the product you find online or via Home Depot. You get more plant for the money and the deals are pretty good. Once you buy one plant, you'll be impressed and purchase more.
