Periwinkle Seeds - Blueberry
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(Catharanthus Roseus Tattoo Blueberry) - You cannot go wrong growing these flower seeds! Periwinkle, also known as annual Vinca, is a versatile plant that is low-maintenance yet shows off with beautiful violet blue blooms all summer long.MORE PERIWINKLE OPTIONS
Groundcover Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
14 - 16 inches
WIDTH
10 - 12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Violet
GROWTH RATE
Fast
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
FOOT TRAFFIC
LIght
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/4 inch
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus Tattoo Blueberry) - You cannot go wrong growing these flower seeds! Periwinkle, also known as annual Vinca, is a versatile plant that is low-maintenance yet shows off with beautiful violet blue blooms all summer long. The soil can be poor, the conditions can be hot, yet the blooms continue week after week! Very drought tolerant once established.
Starting these ground cover seeds indoors is recommended. Six to tens weeks before the last frost, start the Periwinkle seeds, covering them with 1/4 inch of potting mix, spray with water to moisten and press down lightly. Darkness is needed for germination. The plants can be moved outside once the temperature is consistently above 65F degrees.