Problems with flowers....
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Lyndi F on Jun 10, 2014I guess I made an error here. My question is what can be wrong with my vinca? Same thing happened last year, but I had planted them too early and they all died when we got a few cold spells. This time, it's only a few of them. Honestly, I don't think I'm missing them in the watering process. They were planted in late May--definitely not too cold! Ideas, anyone?Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Jun 11, 2014It just might not be you. Things here are just not popping out like they usually do. By this time of the year we usually have lots of flowers and it is hot. We are just now getting to high 80s!Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jun 11, 2014There are a couple of diseases that affect vinca. Both are influenced by watering. See more from Clemson here: http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/flowers/hgic2108.htmlHelpful Reply
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Jo Berkley on Jun 11, 2014I bought me some vinca from Lowe's and planted them in a pot an they are doing great all I can say is give them water when needed an sunshine an keep the soli around them loose enough for the plant to breath maybe not so much mulch or bark around it, other than that I guess I'm not much help. SorryHelpful Reply
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Lyndi F on Jun 11, 2014Thanks for the suggestions! Vinca had always been a no-brainer for me in the past. And last year I know I planted them too early. What I failed to mention was I did replace them last year after the weather got better, and I lost quite a few to the same thing that's happening now.Helpful Reply
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Cynthia Etheredge on Jun 11, 2014I have vinca all the time. The most mistake I see people make is watering them to much. They need to be where they get some sun. Dont water until you know they need it. Over watering kills most all the plants. Hope this helps youHelpful Reply
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Lyndi F on Jun 14, 2014Thanks again everyone! This could be a kind of root rot, per Doug's link above. Incidentally, these vinca were planted after pansies like I do every year, but my pansies have not done well, either. Great information, Doug!Helpful Reply
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