Major Expoflora, also known as Greater Periwinkle or Blue Buttons, is a trailing foliage plant native to Eurasia. This variety offers bright variegated leaves with a trailing habit of 6-8" tall and 10-12" wide. Small blue flowers bloom from May-June, although this plant's foliage is its most prized characteristic. Perennial in zone 10-11, Vinca Major excels in containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, landscape beds, or as a groundcover in full or partial sun. For a hardier variety, grow Major High Color.
Major Expoflora Selling Tips
Sell Major Expoflora to customers looking for a low-maintenance groundcover or trailing plant for a mixed container. This plant offers many benefits, including a trailing habit, variegated foliage, and small periwinkle flowers. Create a striking combination in a container, window box, or landscape bed by growing this plant alongside Geranium, Dragon Wing Begonia, Melampodium, Euphorbia, and Petunia.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 10-12" apart in well-drained soil in full or partial sun.
2. Water once a week or more often in drought.
3. In cold climates, remove debris after frost and replace plants in the spring.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Major Expoflora, plant one rooted liner per 4-inch container or two to three per 6-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-5.8, temperatures of 65-72 daytime and 60-65 nighttime, and moderate feed (200 ppm N). Pinch once and don't use PGRs. Watch out for aphids, nematodes, and root rot.
Flowering
Small blue flowers bloom in spring.
Pinching
Pinch once.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see aphids and nematodes.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease, but root rot can develop in overly wet conditions. Take these precautions in your greenhouse to prevent infection.
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning and allow the soil to dry between waterings.
2. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend using horizontal airflow fans.
3. Space containers to allow sunlight and air to penetrate to the soil level of each plant.
Planting Major Expoflora Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per 4-inch container or two to three per 6-inch container. Evenly space or center the plugs in the pot and completely bury the ellepot.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Vinca Vine Major Expoflora Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-7 Weeks
Bloom Period
Spring
Color
Blue
Habit
Trailing
Height
6-8 Inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Minimum Temp
60
Perennial Zone
10-11
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
No
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Major Expoflora, also known as Greater Periwinkle or Blue Buttons, is a trailing foliage plant native to Eurasia. This variety offers bright variegated leaves with a trailing habit of 6-8" tall and 10-12" wide. Small blue flowers bloom from May-June, although this plant's foliage is its most prized characteristic. Perennial in zone 10-11, Vinca Major excels in containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, landscape beds, or as a groundcover in full or partial sun. For a hardier variety, grow Major High Color.
Major Expoflora Selling Tips
Sell Major Expoflora to customers looking for a low-maintenance groundcover or trailing plant for a mixed container. This plant offers many benefits, including a trailing habit, variegated foliage, and small periwinkle flowers. Create a striking combination in a container, window box, or landscape bed by growing this plant alongside Geranium, Dragon Wing Begonia, Melampodium, Euphorbia, and Petunia.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 10-12" apart in well-drained soil in full or partial sun.
2. Water once a week or more often in drought.
3. In cold climates, remove debris after frost and replace plants in the spring.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Major Expoflora, plant one rooted liner per 4-inch container or two to three per 6-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-5.8, temperatures of 65-72 daytime and 60-65 nighttime, and moderate feed (200 ppm N). Pinch once and don't use PGRs. Watch out for aphids, nematodes, and root rot.
Flowering
Small blue flowers bloom in spring.
Pinching
Pinch once.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see aphids and nematodes.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease, but root rot can develop in overly wet conditions. Take these precautions in your greenhouse to prevent infection.
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning and allow the soil to dry between waterings.
2. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend using horizontal airflow fans.
3. Space containers to allow sunlight and air to penetrate to the soil level of each plant.
Planting Major Expoflora Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per 4-inch container or two to three per 6-inch container. Evenly space or center the plugs in the pot and completely bury the ellepot.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Vinca Vine Major Expoflora Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-7 Weeks
Bloom Period
Spring
Color
Blue
Habit
Trailing
Height
6-8 Inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Minimum Temp
60
Perennial Zone
10-11
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
No
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