Vinca 'Cora Lavender': Soft Color, Ironclad Performance

Vinca 'Cora Lavender'

For a cooler take on the Cora series' legendary toughness, Vinca 'Cora Lavender' delivers soft, true lavender flowers that glow in the garden from spring to frost. Like its siblings, it combines exceptional disease resistance—particularly to Phytophthora—with a compact, well-branched habit that never gets leggy. The result is a low-maintenance annual that looks polished all season with zero deadheading.

Standout Features

'Cora Lavender' produces an abundance of 1.5–2 inch flowers with overlapping petals that create a full, rounded appearance. The color is a clean, medium lavender that pairs beautifully with whites, pinks, and deep purples. Glossy, dark green foliage provides a lush backdrop and remains clean even in humid conditions. Plants reach 12–18 inches tall and wide, forming a uniform mound ideal for formal edging or mass planting.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade (6+ hours sun for best bloom).
• Height: 12–18 inches.
• Spread: 12–18 inches.
• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates heat, humidity, and drought once established.
• Water: Low to moderate. Water at base to keep foliage dry.

Design Ideas

Use 'Cora Lavender' to soften hardscapes, line a driveway, or create a river of color through a perennial border. It shines in mixed containers with silver-foliaged plants like dusty miller or artemisia. For a monochromatic scheme, pair with white vinca and deep purple salvia. Excellent in hanging baskets where its mounding habit fills the center beautifully.

Maintenance

Virtually carefree. No pinching or deadheading required. Fertilize at planting with controlled-release granules, or feed monthly. In containers, ensure drainage holes and use a quality potting mix. Avoid heavy, wet soils—good drainage is the key to success with all vincas.

Choose Vinca 'Cora Lavender' for soft color that stands up to the toughest summer conditions.