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)
Annual
Flowers
Spring|Summer|Fall
Summer|Fall
Characteristics: Attracts bees, butterflies and pollinators | Low maintenance | Cut flowers
Color: Multicolored | Pink | White | Red
Fill Weight (grams): 400 mg
Approximate Seed Count: 280 - 300
Days To Bloom: 84 - 98 Days
Landscape Use: Border / Edge Planting
Resistance: Deer|Rabbit
Tolerance: Drought|Heat|Dry Soil
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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Overall rating: 4.7777777 / 5 from 9 reviews.
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"You can never go wrong with Ferry Morse seeds, they have been around for so long and I always buy this brand for all my seeds. I got the vinca flowers this time, waiting till after the last frost to sow in open ground. The pakage comes with clear instruction on the back, telling you when the best time to start is."
"The Ferry-Morse Vina seeds came up quickly. I'm looking forward to the colors they will be. Put them in a container pot in the front yard to admire every day. The package yield was good."
"I'm super excited for this beautiful set of flowers they look very nice in the photo. I hope they grow well in my garden. I highly recommend you to get them. The pack comes with a lot seeds"
"They are just starting to grow I can't wait until they are in full bloom I'm going to replant them in my garden . I love the colors and I love the variety . I have a garden every year with different flowers . It's my happy place . I received this product for my opinion."
"It's been less than 3 weeks since I planted these and I'm already getting sprouts! These were easy to plant and I can't wait to see how they turn out!"
"This is too small and has a lot of seeds. I had to scatter the seeds across several pots to get rid of them. People used to sell this during Tet (Vietnamese New Year). Luckily, now I have seeds to grow them now."
"As always very good product"
"My grandson absolutely loved planting these seeds. This package came with so many and was easy to plant. It didn't have a fragrance to it which was nice"
"More seeds are now in the pack, so I think it is a very good price, these came up very fast and I will purchase more."
