This little annual is not shy about blooming! It can flower continuously for months no matter how hot the temperatures climb. Periwinkle easily establishes from ground cover seeds,
The flowers are white, 1 - 2 inches across, 5 petals, and have a bright carmine red center. Periwinkle uses include: containers, window boxes, edging the front of the flower bed, and as a general ground cover plant.
Groundcover Specifications
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
I planted them the day which they arrived. I neglected to soak them because it’s been so
Wet in nor cal. Not one has sprouted unfortunately.
Not sure what to do, but open to suggestions
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