Periwinkle Seeds - Titan Apricot
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(Catharanthus Roseus Titan Apricot) - Harsh climate changes will not slow this Vinca down! It holds up beautifully to heat, humidity, rain and even cooler temperatures. Lovely apricot blooms with a dark center will reach 1 to 2 inches.MORE PERIWINKLE OPTIONS
Groundcover Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
10 - 12 inches
WIDTH
12 - 16 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Apricot
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 Titan Apricot) - Harsh climate changes will not slow this Periwinkle down! It holds up beautifully to heat, humidity, rain and even cooler temperatures. Lovely apricot blooms with a dark center will reach 1 to 2 inches. It's a heavy-bloomer even when the weather doesn't cooperate. Fill the borders and containers with this versatile annual Vinca!
Periwinkle seeds should be started indoors 6 - 10 weeks prior to the end of frost season. Sowing these flower seeds directly outdoors is not recommended. These drought resistant plants need for little water after establishment making them perfect for xeriscaping.