Vinca Seeds – Red

Vinca Seeds – Red produce bright, eye-catching blooms that bring lasting color to warm-season gardens. Known for their heat and drought tolerance, these annual plants thrive even in challenging conditions, making them a popular choice for borders, containers, and mass plantings. Their continuous flowering habit ensures a vivid display throughout the summer.

These easy-growing seeds are ideal for home gardeners looking for reliable, low-maintenance plants that perform well in full sun and warm climates.

Features

• Produces bold red blooms with long-lasting color

• Heat and drought tolerant once established

• Excellent for garden beds, edging, containers, and landscape borders

• Continuous flowering throughout the warm season

• Low-maintenance and beginner-friendly

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus

• Common Name in the US: Vinca

• Plant Type: Annual

• Seed Color Variation: Red

• Sun Exposure: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained soil

• Height Range: 10–15 inches

• Germination Time: 10–15 days

• Blooming Period: Late spring to early fall

• Growing Season:

  • Sowing Indoors: February–April

  • Transplanting Outdoors: After the last frost (varies by region)

  • Outdoor Sowing: April–June (in warm climates)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in Zones 2–11

• Temperature Requirements: Warm temperatures, 70–75°F for germination

• Watering Needs: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings