Vinca Seeds - Valiant Apricot

BOTANICAL NAME

Catharanthus roseus

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun
• Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

• Summer

GROWTH HABIT

• Mounding
• Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

• 14 to 20 inches

PLANT TYPE

• Valiant

COLOR

• Pink
• Red

Peach-colored petals form a perfect pinwheel around a cherry-red center on this underrated vinca variety. Glossy oval leaves frame petite five-petaled blooms, and the stark contrast makes a bold impression for such a diminutive plant. At home in flower beds or a container garden, Valiant Apricot is sure to make a statement wherever it’s planted. One of the most heat and drought-resistant varieties, Valiant Apricot thrives in zones 1 - 10.

• Exceptional heat tolerance and moderate water needs are ideal for arid climates
• Eye-catching foliage adds visual interest
• Prefers acidic, well-draining soils

PLANTING SEASON

• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

• Requires Dark