Catharanthus roseus
Catharanthus roseus
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Perfect for garden beds, borders, or containers, Vinca Mixed Colors add a burst of color and visual interest to any outdoor space. With their heat and drought tolerance, they're ideal for brightening up sunny garden spots throughout the summer months, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds with their nectar-rich flowers. Easy to grow and maintain, these resilient annuals provide long-lasting beauty and enjoyment, making them a popular choice for gardeners of all skill levels.
Sku: 6684
Common Name: Madagascar Periwinkle | Vinca
Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Partial Shade
14 - 21 Days
18"+
12 - 15"
Light (1 in / week)
Characteristics: Attracts bees, butterflies and pollinators | Low maintenance
Color: Multicolored | Pink | White | Red
Fill Weight (grams): 400 mg
Approximate Seed Count: 280 - 300
Plant Type: Flowers
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Days To Bloom: 84 - 98 Days
Landscape Use: Border / Edge Planting
Resistance: Deer|Rabbit|Dry Soil
Tolerance: Drought|Heat
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
For early bloom, start indoors in flats about 10-12 weeks before the last frost. Or, after all, danger of frost, sow in the open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/8 soil. When plants are a few inches high, thin of transplant.
Planting Depth: 0.125"
Seed Spacing: Plant vinca roughly seeds 10 - 12" apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
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