PERIWINKLE (VINCA ROSEA DWARF LITTLE BRIGHT EYES)
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
Quantity: 250 Bright Eyes - Periwinkle Seeds
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