The Periwinkle Vinca Roscea Mix is a versatile and hardy annual plant prized for its colorful, long-lasting blooms. Its compact growth habit and ability to thrive in a wide range of conditions make it ideal for borders, containers, and mass planting. Perfect for gardeners looking to add continuous color throughout the growing season.

Features:

• Produces a mix of vibrant, long-lasting flowers
• Compact, bushy growth ideal for containers and borders
• Easy to grow and maintain, suitable for beginners
• Tolerant of heat and drought once established
• Enhances garden aesthetics with continuous blooms
• Works well in poor or moderately fertile soil

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Vinca rosea (Catharanthus roseus)
• Common Name: Periwinkle Vinca Roscea Mix
• Plant Type: Annual
• Plant Height: 1218 inches (3045 cm)
• Flower Colors: Mixed (varieties of pink, white, purple)
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Germination Time: 714 days
• Blooming Season: Late Spring to Early Fall
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 911 (can be grown as an annual in cooler zones)
• Sowing Method: Start indoors 68 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors after frost
• Planting Depth: inch (0.6 cm)
• Spacing: 812 inches (2030 cm) apart
• Season: Best grown in Spring and Summer

Planting Guide:

1. Choose a sunny or partially shaded location with well-drained soil.
2. Sow seeds indoors 68 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors once danger of frost has passed.
3. Cover lightly with soil and maintain moisture until germination.
4. Thin seedlings to allow proper spacing for airflow and growth.
5. Water moderately and avoid over-fertilizing to ensure vibrant blooms.