Rose Periwinkle Seeds produce a perennial flowering plant known for its glossy green foliage and vibrant pink, five-petaled flowers. This low-growing plant thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Periwinkle is suitable for garden borders, groundcover plantings, and containers. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and provides continuous blooms throughout the growing season, adding color and ornamental interest to landscapes.
Features
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Low-growing, spreading perennial growth habit
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Produces vibrant pink, five-petaled flowers
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Glossy green foliage adds ornamental texture
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Suitable for garden borders, groundcover, and containers
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Thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil
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Drought-tolerant and continuous blooming
Specifications
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Scientific name: Catharanthus roseus
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Common name (US): Periwinkle
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Seed type / variety: Pink flowering variety
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Growth habit: Low-growing, spreading perennial
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USDA zones: 9 to 11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
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Planting season: Spring
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Growing season: Late spring through fall
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Sowing Season: Spring
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Sowing season months: March to May
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Germination time and conditions: 10 to 21 days at 70 to 80 F in moist, well-drained soil
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Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Watering needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
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Mature plant size: 6 to 12 inches tall; 12 to 18 inches spread
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Plant spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart