Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Rosa 'Graham Thomas'
Rosaceae · flowers
Vinca minor
Apocynaceae · groundcovers
David Austin Rose (Zones 5-10)
Vinca (Zones 4-9)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–9
| Feature | David Austin Rose | Vinca |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rosa 'Graham Thomas' | Vinca minor |
| Family | Rosaceae | Apocynaceae |
| Category | flowers | groundcovers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ⛅ Part Shade to Full Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Well-drained | Adaptable |
| Height | 5' | 6" |
| Spread | 4' | 2' |
| Bloom Season | Spring-Fall | Spring |
| Bloom Color | Yellow | Blue, Purple, White |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Fast |
| Native Region | Hybrid (England) | Europe |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
David Austin Rose
Vinca
David Austin Rose
Vinca
Choose David Austin Rose if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–10.
Choose Vinca if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade to full shade with medium water in zones 4–9.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–9. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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