Periwinkle Seeds - White
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(Vinca Rosea Dwarf Little Blanche) - Vinca Little white is a trouble-free delight in the flower garden. Grown from Periwinkle seeds, it begins blooming in early summer with big, pure white flowers. The flowers continue in full force for months, despite extreme heat, drought and poor soil.
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Groundcover Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
8 - 10 inches
WIDTH
24 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer through fall
BLOOM COLOR
White
GROWTH RATE
Fast
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
FOOT TRAFFIC
Light
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No - complete darkness to germinate
DEPTH
1/4 inch
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant or approximately 2,000 seeds covers 50 square feet
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination occurs
PLANT SPACING
6 - 9 inches
Periwinkle (Vinca Rosea Dwarf Little Blanche) - Vinca Little white is a trouble-free delight in the flower garden. Grown from Periwinkle seeds, it begins blooming in early summer with big, pure white flowers. The flowers continue in full force for months, despite extreme heat, drought and poor soil. The plants are uniform and full. Periwinkle flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinating insects with their nectar. This scented flower can also be used medicinally to treat a number of ailments such as, high blood pressure, sore throat, tonsillitis, toothaches, intestinal pain, and more.
Flower uses
Periwinkle uses include: edging the front of the flower bed or border, baskets, tubs, pots, window boxes, and as a general ground cover plant.
Periwinkle seed | white
How to grow
How To Grow Periwinkle From Seed: Sow Periwinkle ground cover 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. These 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 seedlings emerge, they need bright light. At about 2 - 3 inches tall, transplant the strongest plants into individual pots. Periwinkles can be moved outside once the temperature is consistently above 65F degrees. Directly sowing Periwinkle 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.
- Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant or approximately 2,000 seeds covers 50 square feet
- Average Germ Time: 10 - 14 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Depth: 1/4 inch
Flower Specifications
This ground cover plant can be grown as a perennial in frost-free areas or an annual in cold winter zones. Grow Vinca Rosea as a houseplant during the winter months! It will keep on blooming despite heat and drought, making it a favorite in climates with long, hot, dry summers. The plants are both deer and rabbit resistant!
- Height: 8 - 10 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 10
- Season: Annual
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Drought Tolerant: Yes