Greater Periwinkle, Bigleaf Periwinkle 'Wojo's Jem'

Vincamajor

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Vinca (VIN-kuh)
Species
major (MAY-jor)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By serpentine layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Diego, California

Grand Junction, Colorado

Rockwood, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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San Diego, CA (Zone 10b) | August 2008 | positive

An absolute must-have for the variegated plants collector. I love it!

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Rockwood, TN (Zone 7a) | April 2006 | positive

This was growing in a hanging basket last summer which was left outside through winter. To my suprise I found fresh shoots coming up whe...Read More

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Denver, CO | November 2005 | positive

Absolutely clear and powerful variegation, even (or especially) in shade. A truly nice hang-over-the-edge plant. As for the zone 7 rat...Read More

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Northern California, CA | May 2004 | positive

'Wojo's Jem'PPAF Vinca Vine was introduced by Wojo's Greenhouse, Ortonville, MI. Great green/cream-yellow variegation. Works well in pl...Read More

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