Periwinkle Seeds - Orchid
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
10 - 12 inches
WIDTH
12 - 16 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Orchid
GROWTH RATE
Fast
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
FOOT TRAFFIC
Light
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
8 - 10 inches
WIDTH
24 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
GROWTH RATE
Fast
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
14 - 16 inches
WIDTH
18 - 20 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through summer
BLOOM COLOR
Red
GROWTH RATE
Fast
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
FOOT TRAFFIC
Light
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
10 - 12 inches
WIDTH
6 - 8 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Lavender
GROWTH RATE
Fast
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
FOOT TRAFFIC
Light
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
10 - 12 inches
WIDTH
6 - 8 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Apricot
GROWTH RATE
Fast
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
FOOT TRAFFIC
Light
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
10 - 12 inches
WIDTH
6 - 8 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring through summer
BLOOM COLOR
Pink
GROWTH RATE
Fast
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
FOOT TRAFFIC
Light
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
14 - 20 inches
WIDTH
10 - 12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through Autumn
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
GROWTH RATE
Fast
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
FOOT TRAFFIC
Light
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
14 - 16 inches
WIDTH
10 - 12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
GROWTH RATE
Fast
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
FOOT TRAFFIC
Light
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
(Catharanthus Roseus Cora XDR Eye) - 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. Orchid Eye is a lovely soft color, the plants are well-branched and full, and they are a wonderful landscape addition.MORE PERIWINKLE OPTIONS
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 Cora XDR Orchid) - 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. Orchid Eye is a lovely soft color, the plants are well-branched and full, and they are a wonderful landscape addition. The Cobra series has exceptional disease tolerance and the ability to perform well in less than ideal weather condtions.
Periwinkle seed germinates best in darkness. Keep the flower seeds moist and warm. Start the seeds indoors 6 - 10 weeks prior to the end of frost season. Drought tolerant after a growing season.