Pinus mugo ~ Mugo Pine overstory Vinca (Catharanthus) Cora® 'Red (Seed)'

Vinca (Catharanthus) Cora® 'Red (Seed)'

resembling tulip flowers

The lightly ruffled pink lavender flowers have a darker blotch and bloom first in early spring

IMAGES: daryl_mitchell from Saskatoon

Can cut stalks after flowering to prevent self-seeding

Pinus mugo ~ Mugo Pine overstory Vinca (Catharanthus) Cora® 'Red (Seed)'Mugo Pine is a large, slow growing conifer shrub with a broad spreading habit and short blunted dark green needles. The erect cones can form in clusters and mature to black. Grows best in full sun with slightly acidic and moist soils. Type: Shrub, Conifer Origins: Southern Europe Height: 15' 20' Spread: 25' 30' Spacing: 30 USDA Hardiness Zone: 2 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: N A Season of Interest: Year Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low