- Height 6-8 Inches
- Width 22-25 Inches
- Use as a spiller when using in containers
- Great plant for hanging baskets, planters and gardens!
- Growing Zones 9 - 11
It goes by many names, and it has pretty pink flowers with yellow eyes and has many garden uses. Cora Cascade Lavender with Eye Vinca (Catharanthus roseus) will stun in summer containers or the landscape. Vincas, also called periwinkles, can tolerate heat but also grow and flower in part shade. Since the plants are low growers, reaching a height of only about 6 to 8 inches, they also make good annual ground covers or container fillers and spillers.
The flowers of Cora Cascade Lavender are a pinkish-lavender color with tiny yellow centers. They appear on stems of glossy, deep green foliage. The plant attracts butterflies to its blooms, which appear from spring through late summer and even up to the first hard frost. An annual in colder regions, and perennial in only the warmest zones, Cora Cascade Lavender Vinca can fill pots, hanging baskets, and garden beds with pretty light purple color all growing season.
Cora Cascade Lavender Vinca Care
This little vinca is an easy-care addition to containers or garden beds. It gets no serious insect or disease problems, despite growing so close to the ground and in partly shady areas. Place your vinca in soil that is fertile and drains well. Although it needs average watering, the vinca can handle periods of drought, so it can dry out between waterings. This plant also grows fine in heat.
There is no need to deadhead or prune the flowers, but you can shape the plant with a light trim if necessary. Try wintering over your container-grown Cora Cascade by carefully checking and spraying off the plant before the first frost and bringing it indoors. It needs some light, but doesn’t need direct sun from a window.
Cora Cascade Lavender Vinca Spacing
Create a light purple carpet of delicate flowers in a garden bed or container that receives some sun and some shade. Space each vinca plant about 22 to 25 inches apart to allow for its mature size.
Cora Cascade Lavender Vinca Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: Lavender |
| 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 'Lavender with Eye' |
| Common Name: Cora® Cascade Lavender 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:
- VINLEP45
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know 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
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
For more detailed information, please click here.
Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
