Periwinkle Seeds - Lilac Shade
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(Catharanthus Roseus Titan Lilac) - Lilac periwinkle has large, clear light lilac blooms, the plants are well-branched and full, and they are a wonderful landscape addition. The Titan series has exceptional disease tolerance and the ability to perform well in less than ideal weather condtions.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
Purple
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 Lilac) - Native to Madagascar, annual Vincas thrive in sun and heat! They do not like to be over-watered, so grow them on the drier side. Lilac Periwinkle has large, clear light lilac blooms, the plants are well-branched and full, and they are a wonderful landscape addition. The Titan series has exceptional disease and drought tolerance and the ability to perform well in less than ideal weather condtions.
Periwinkle plants respond well to applications of fertilizer throughout the summer. Start the Vinca seeds indoors.