Cora® XDR Vinca
Price range: $1.99 through $12.99
Cora® XDR and Cora® Cascade Vinca are striking, showy, vibrant flowers that provide strong color from late spring through fall. With glossy green oval leaves. The trailing habit of Cora® Cascade Vinca is great for containers and hanging baskets. Cora® XDR is great as a container filler or a colorful addition to flowerbeds.
Mixed Colors Available.
Color may vary from images shown, depending on available store inventory.
How to Care for Cora® XDR Vinca
How much sunlight does Cora XDR Vinca need?
Cora XDR Vinca thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering, but will tolerate partial shade.
What type of soil is best for Cora XDR Vinca?
Plant in well-draining garden soil enriched with compost. Sandy loams are ideal, but Cora XDR Vinca adapts well as long as drainage is good.
How often should I water Cora XDR Vinca?
Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. Avoid overhead watering and let the soil surface dry slightly between waterings. Container-grown plants may need more frequent watering.
What fertilizer works best for Cora XDR Vinca?
Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer every 4–6 weeks, or use a diluted liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks in the growing season. Extra iron may help enhance foliage color and bloom production.
How do I prune Cora XDR Vinca?
Remove spent flowers and trim leggy stems periodically to encourage fuller, bushier growth and continued blooming.
What pests or diseases affect Cora XDR Vinca?
Cora XDR Vinca is highly resistant to most diseases, including a strong resistance to Phytophthora blight. Occasional pests may include aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies.
Is Cora XDR Vinca frost-tolerant?
It is not frost-tolerant. Plant outdoors only after the last frost, and treat Cora XDR Vinca as an annual in most regions.
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Species: catharanthus roseus
Other Species Names: Periwinkle, Vinca, Vinca vine
Plant Height: 14-16 in.
Spread: Cora® XDR Vinca 18-20 inches, Cora® Cascade™ 24 inches in.
Evergreen: No
Minimum Sunlight: full sun
Maximum Sunlight: full sun
Cora® XDR Vinca are eXtreme Disease Resistance! These easy to grow blooms flower with an upright mounding habit Great in landscapes and containers! Cora® Cascade™ Vinca is a wonderful option for containers and groundcover for its strong trialing habit.
Cora® Vinca are known for their strong color and profuse blooms in sunny landscapes. Great in flowerbeds, containers, hanging baskets, and more.
Depending on the variety, Cora® Vinca can grow up to 16 inches tall with a spread up to 24 inches. These blooms require low maintenance and provide a bright source of impact to gardens and containers.