Vinca- Tall Rosea Mix
Catharanthus roseus
Synonyms: Vica rosea
- Perennial 40cm
- Good for flower beds and garden borders
- Flowers in a mix of colours
Frost tender perennial growing to 40cm, grown as an annual in frost prone areas. Fleshy plants with glossy dark green oblong leaves producing flowers in a mix of white, carmine, and rose/pink. Good for garden borders and flower beds. Can be grown in containers. Drought tolerant. Also known as "Madagascar periwinkle" and "Old Maid".
How to sow and grow:
Method: | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
Sowing Depth: | 2mm |
When: | Spring and early summer |
Germination: | 10-15 days @ 24-26°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle: | Frost tender Perennial |
Plant Spacing: | 30cm |
Plant Height: | 40cm |
Position: | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days to Maturity/Flowering: | 85 days |
(Product number: F3-19)
Seeds per gram: 670 seeds
SKU | F3-19 |
Shipping Weight | 0.0006kg |
Botanical name: | Catharanthus roseus |
Botanical synonyms: | Vica rosea |
Packet type: | Standard seed packet |
Packet quantity: | 100 seeds |
Seeds per gram: | 670 |
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