Vinca Seeds - Valiant Apricot

Vinca Seeds - Valiant Apricot

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  • Also known as periwinkles, vinca is native to Africa
  • Exceptional heat tolerance and moderate water needs are ideal for arid climates
  • Eye-catching foliage adds visual interest
  • Prefers acidic, well-draining soils
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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Spring
Color Pink, Red
Growth Habit Mounding, Upright
Plant Height 14 to 20 inches
Bloom Season Summer

Plant Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Extended Bloom Time, Fast Growing
Use Border, Container Garden, Hanging Basket
Growing Conditions Commercial, Drought Tolerant, Greenhouse, Heat Tolerant, Outdoor, Small Space
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Vinca Seeds - Valiant Apricot

Catharanthus roseus

Seed Type Hybrid Seed
Plant Type Valiant

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.

Planting Information

Planting Vinca Seeds - Valiant Apricot

Planting Season Spring
Seed Prep Requires Dark
Sowing Method Start Indoors
Light Requirement Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth 1/4 inch
Plant Spacing 8 inches
Plant Height 14 to 20 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
View our Vinca Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 15 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Companions Plants

Companion Plants for Vinca Seeds - Valiant Apricot

Aesthetic or Culinary