Pink Vinca Seeds - Periwinkle Seeds
This annual is ideally suited as a ground cover plant for those hot, humid climates. Vinca Rosea grows 8 - 10 inches high, but it is a fast spreader and fills in spaces nicely making it perfect for beds, borders, and as a general ground cover plant.
Sow pink Periwinkle seeds indoors 6 - 10 weeks before the last frost is expected. Cover the seeds with 1/4 inch of potting mix, spray with water to moisten and press down lightly. At about 2 - 3 inches tall, transplant the strongest plants into individual pots.
Periwinkles can be moved outside once the temperature is consistently above 65F degrees. Vinca Rosea is fast-growing in hot temperatures and tolerant of nutrient-poor and sandy soils. The pink Periwinkle plant produces large numbers of seeds, and especially in warmer climates, the seeds may sprout Periwinkle seedlings for the next season.
Groundcover Specifications
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 8 - 10 inches
Width: 24 - 36 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through fall
Bloom Color: Pink
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: 50 Pink Periwinkle Seeds