Periwinkle Seeds - Raspberry
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(Catharanthus Roseus Tattoo Raspberry) - The art of plants come alive on every Tattoo bloom with each petal looking like it is inked or airbrushed with soft brush strokes of raspberry colored flowers. Tropical colored petals are swirled with black.MORE PERIWINKLE OPTIONS
Groundcover Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
10 - 14 inches
WIDTH
6 - 8 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Raspberry
GROWTH RATE
Fast
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
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
Eye-Catching Display!
Adding these novelty flowers to your garden will surely turn heads!
Periwinkle Seeds | Raspberry
How to Grow
Grow Vinca seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before the last frost is expected. Cover the Vinca Periwinkle seeds with 1/4 inch of potting mix, spray with water to moisten and press down lightly. Vinca flower 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.
- Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- Average Germ Time: 10 - 14 days
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Groundcover Specifications
Directly sowing seeds is not recommended, but if you choose to direct sow, follow the same steps as above.
- Width: 6 - 8 inches
- Height: 10 - 14 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 10
- Season: Annual
Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus Tattoo Raspberry) - The art of plants come alive on every Tattoo bloom with each petal looking like it is inked or airbrushed with soft brush strokes of raspberry colored flowers. Tropical colored petals are swirled with black. Adding these novelties to your flower garden will surely turn heads. Tattoo vincas are without a doubt the most unique periwinkle plants on the market today. This variety is considered an upright vinca reaching 10 - 14 inches in height and only 6 - 8 inches in width.
Vinca is best grown in full sun areas or areas that get at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Soil should be well drained and these drought tolerant plants do not need a lot of water so be careful not to overwater. Season long blooms bursting with color from late Spring to late Summer for gardens and containers. Very low watering needs and outstanding performance in hot conditions. Looks great in full sun or light shade.
Grow Vinca seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before the last frost is expected. Cover the Vinca Periwinkle seeds with 1/4 inch of potting mix, spray with water to moisten and press down lightly. Vinca flower 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. Directly sowing seeds is not recommended, but if you choose to direct sow, follow the same steps as above. Wait until danger of frost has passed and temperatures are consistently warm, and prepare the soil well so that it is light and fine.