Vinca 'Pacifica Dark Red': Rich, Velvety Red for Bold Impact

Vinca 'Pacifica Dark Red'

Deep, velvety red flowers set Vinca 'Pacifica Dark Red' apart as one of the truest reds in the annual vinca world. This Pacifica series selection delivers intense color on the same compact, heat-tolerant plants the series is known for. At 8–12 inches tall with a spread of about 1 foot, it packs a powerful punch in a small package—ideal for high-visibility spots where rich color is needed all summer.

Color & Performance

The blooms are a saturated, blue-red (not orange-red) that holds its color well in full sun. Each 1.5–2 inch flower has the classic vinca pinwheel form with a tiny white eye. Plants form a tight, uniform mound of glossy, dark green foliage. Like all Pacificas, it flowers early and continues nonstop until frost, with excellent resistance to heat stress and common vinca diseases.

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade.
• Height: 8–12 inches.
• Spread: 10–12 inches.
• Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to poor soils.
• Water: Low to moderate. Drought-tolerant once established.

Design Uses

Use 'Pacifica Dark Red' for dramatic edging, in patriotic red-white-blue plantings, or as a bold accent in mixed containers. It pairs beautifully with white vinca, blue salvia, and yellow marigolds. The compact habit makes it perfect for formal knot gardens, window boxes, and small-space plantings. Also effective massed on sunny slopes for erosion control.

Maintenance

Self-cleaning—no deadheading. Fertilize at planting with controlled-release product. Water at base. Provide excellent drainage. Space 8–10 inches apart. Deer resistant.

Vinca 'Pacifica Dark Red'—true, deep red color on a tough, compact plant that refuses to quit in summer heat.