Vinca spp. Lilac

Common Name: Lilac Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle

Description:
Vinca 'Lilac' is a striking, long-flowering annual or short-lived perennial known for its soft lilac-coloured blooms with a darker centre. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, this heat- and drought-tolerant plant produces vibrant flowers from spring through autumn, making it a perfect choice for garden beds, borders, and pots. Vinca prefers well-drained soil and full sun but can tolerate part shade. With a compact, bushy habit and self-cleaning flowers that require little deadheading, it is an easy-care option for warm-season gardens. Highly resistant to pests and diseases, 'Lilac' is an excellent low-maintenance choice for mass planting and container displays.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 20–40 cm
• Width: 30–50 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Soft Lilac with Darker Centre

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Perennial (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
• Low Maintenance
• Heat and Humidity Tolerant
• Disease Resistant

Toxicity:

• Mildly toxic if ingested; keep away from pets and children

Companion Plants:

• Marigolds
• Petunias
• Salvia
• Lobelia
• Coleus