variegated vinca vines
Searching for eye-catching foliage and reliable groundcover? Variegated vinca vines offer a vibrant solution for gardeners seeking colour and texture with minimal fuss. These dynamic plants combine classic periwinkle charm with cream, yellow, or white variegated leaves, instantly brightening shaded garden corners, rockeries, and even containers. In New Zealand’s mild climate, variegated vinca vines thrive year-round, requiring little more than occasional tidy-ups and watering during dry spells.
Phaseolus caracalla
Phaseolus caracalla, commonly known as the Snail Vine, is a climber grown for its fragrant, corkscrew-like flowers which are coloured pink, purple and cream. These showy blooms are borne through summer and autumn, and sit just abreast of the lush, dark green foliage. It grows quickly as a twining vine to a height of 6 m or more, but can be trimmed as necessary. Phaseolus caracalla is perfect for growing on fences or other structures where quick coverage with an attractive plant is required. It is also well suited for tropical plantings.
From $29.63
Vinca Elizabeth Cran
Vinca Elizabeth Cran is a variety of the commonly known, Lesser Periwinkle, features small, dark green leaves which are held densely on stems that creep along the ground. Semi-double, purple flowers adorn the plant in spring as it grows to about 10 cm tall and 1 m wide. Vinca Elizabeth Cran is commonly included in cottage gardens and used where a hardy groundcover is required. It is also often grown in a container or hanging basket and allowed to cascade over the edges.
From $20.01
