High Color Vinca Vine Plant

High Color Vinca Vine Plants offer spring-green colored leaves that are decorated with an irregular margin of creamy white. Offers periwinkle-blue blossoms. Use it as a ground cover or in containers and hanging baskets to trail down the sides.

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant in spring after the last frost date

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 5.5-6.5

Watering Specifics:

• - Avoid letting the soil dry out completely between waterings

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Training:

• - Pinch back stems early in the season to encourage bushier growth
• - Deadhead spent blooms to promote continuous flowering

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for common pests like aphids and whiteflies

Blooming Indicators:

• - Blooms continuously from late spring through fall

Light Requirements:

• - Thrives in partial shade, especially in hot climates

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Sensitive to heat; provide extra water during hot spells
• - Not frost-hardy

Companion Plants for Torenia:

• - Begonias: With their shade-loving nature, begonias make a great companion with their colorful blooms
• - Coleus: The vibrant foliage of coleus contrasts beautifully with torenia’s flowers
• - Impatiens: These colorful, shade-loving plants complement torenia in both color and growing conditions
• - Ferns: The lush, green fronds of ferns add texture and depth to a torenia planting