Periwinkle Seeds - Mediterranean Mix
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(Catharanthus Roseus Mediterranean XP Mixture) - This fast-growing trailing Vinca spreads 20 - 30" in no time! The plants are perfect for ground cover with a heigh of 4 to 6 inches. Expect a vibrant display of pinks, reds, and white shades all summer long.MORE PERIWINKLE OPTIONS
Groundcover Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
4 - 6 inches
WIDTH
20 - 30 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
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 Mediterranean XP Mixture) - This fast-growing trailing Vinca spreads 20 - 30" in no time! The plants are perfect for ground cover with a heigh of 4 to 6 inches. Expect a vibrant display of pinks, reds, and white shades all summer long. Periwinkle plants thrive in hot, humid condtions. They prefer full sun and soil that drains well and are resistant to drought. This plant is synonymous with and formerly known as Vinca rosea.
How to grow Periwinkle seeds: Start the flower seeds indoors 6 - 10 weeks before the last frost is expected. Cover the seeds with 1/4 inch of potting mix, spray with water to moisten and press down lightly. Vinca seeds will not germinate in any sort of light, so cover trays or containers with a black plastic sheet or a newspaper. Lift the plastic or newspaper regularly to moisten by misting. Once Periwinkle seedlings emerge, they need bright light. At about 2 - 3 inches tall, transplant the strongest plants into individual pots. The plants can be moved outside once the temperature is consistently above 65F degrees.