Flower Seeds: Vinca - Seeds & Bulbs

Vinca
Little Bright Eyes
(Catharanthus roseus)

For hot southern or desert climates or a hard to maintain spot near a concrete or reflecting wall, vinca is your plant! Blooms best when other plants are hurting from the heat. Very few insects or disease problems. Can be grown as a perennial in frost-free areas. Readily reseeds itself. Very drought tolerant.

Average Count: 125 seeds

Vinca
Little Pinkie
(Catharanthus roseus)

Flower Type: Annual
Bloom Time: spring to frost
Height: 8" to 10" tall
Exposure: Light shade or sun

When to Sow Outside: Plant near your last frost date.
When to Sow Inside: 12 weeks before last spring frost. Since plants are slow to get growing outside in spring, starting indoors is recommended.
Seed Spacing: 1"
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Days to Emerge: 15 - 20
Thinning: 6" - 8" apart