Vinca Pacifica 'Burgundy Halo' | Catharanthus roseus

The Burgundy Halo Vinca is a vibrant bedding plant that delivers colour and cheer all summer long. With its rich burgundy petals and striking white centre, it flowers from October through May in Cape Town, thriving in the warm, sunny conditions. Compact and floriferous, it’s perfect for containers, borders, hanging baskets, and mass plantings, creating a dazzling carpet of colour with very little effort.

This water-wise beauty loves full sun to semi-shade and is wonderfully low-maintenance, making it ideal for busy gardeners who still want maximum impact. With its bold contrast and long-lasting blooms, Burgundy Halo is the plant that says easy care meets spectacular colour.

Why You’ll Love It

• Rich burgundy blooms with a striking white halo.
• Long flowering season in Cape Town (October–May).
• Compact growth perfect for pots, baskets, and borders.
• Water-wise and heat-tolerant once established.
• Low-maintenance with continuous colour all summer.

Plant & Care

Plant in well-drained soil and give it a sunny to semi-shaded position. Water moderately during hot, dry spells, but avoid overwatering in winter. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage fresh flowers and maintain a neat look. Feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season for maximum colour impact.

Did You Know?

Vinca, also known as Madagascar Periwinkle, is prized worldwide for its ability to flower continuously in hot, dry conditions where many other bedding plants struggle. It’s a true champion of summer gardens!