Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
About the only way to improve the tough annual vinca was to make it trailing. And that’s just what breeders did with Cora Cascade Cherry vinca. Cora Cascade Cherry gracefully drapes from hanging baskets, window boxes and other pots. It’s also striking when planted in the landscape with a mass of cherry red flowers and dark green leaves. It gets 6 to 8 inches tall with up to a 25 inch spread.
Cora Cascade Cherry vinca blooms from spring into fall. This vinca can take the heat and drought. Its leaves droop a little to let you know it’s time to water. Use in a hanging basket or in another container as the spiller. In the landscape, create spots of color mixed in with perennials or around shrubs. Butterflies like to visit this plant.
Cora® Cascade Cherry Vinca Care
The common name for this plant is the same for at least three species and can cause confusion when shopping. The scientific name for this vinca is Catharanthus roseus, which sometimes is called Madagascar periwinkle or just periwinkle. The green and white variegated vinca vine (V. major) is popular in containers because of its trailing habit. Sometimes, the plant is winter hardy, even in part of the Midwest, and will sport a blue flower. Another vinca also called myrtle or periwinkle is V. minor, a popular evergreen ground cover with blue flowers and shiny leaves.
Grow in sunny spaces (6+ hours). Cora Cascade Cherry vinca also tolerates part sun (4 to 6 hours). It’s not too picky about drainage, but it doesn’t like constantly wet soil. Deadheading (snipping off spent flowers) is not necessary because this is a self-cleaning annual. Snip a few stems for a vase for indoor enjoyment.
Cora® Cascade Cherry Vinca Spacing
Use one or two plants in a 10 or 12 inch hanging basket. In a mixed container, allow the cherry red flowers to spill over the edge. Plant about 10 inches apart in the ground.
Cora® Cascade Cherry Vinca Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 11a, 11b, 12a |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Flower Description: Cherry |
| Bloom Period: Spring and Late Summer to Hard Frost |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Short |
| Height: 6-8 Inches |
| Spread: 22-25 Inches |
| Spacing: 22-25 Inches |
| Habit: Trailing |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: Spiller |
| Use Types: Container, Landscape |
| Features: Low Maintenance, Pollinator Attractor |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Catharanthus roseus 'Cascade Cherry' |
| Common Name: Cora® Cascade Cherry Vinca |
| Other Name(s): Bright Eyes, Cape Periwinkle, Graveyard Plant, Madagascar Periwinkle, Old Maid, Pink Periwinkle, Rose Periwinkle |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Selections |
- SKU:
- VINCHP
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.