Vinca Seeds – Tattoo™ Raspberry

About the Variety

Bright punch of summer color with airbrushed petals, Raspberry Tattoo™ Vinca brings sugary sweet pink tones to the garden. The Tattoo™ series is known for its unique color patterns that can lighten in full sun and darken in partial shade. When watering, make sure to keep moisture off of the foliage and flowers, as this series was not bred with disease resistance.

Key Features

Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Container Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Fast Growing, Easy to Grow, Perfect for Borders, Perfect for Xeriscaping, Medicinal, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

Planting Information

Planting Guide

When to Plant

Start Periwinkle seeds indoors 6-10 weeks before the end of frost season, or direct sow after the threat of frost has passed.

Where to Plant

Periwinkle thrives in full sun to partial shade in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil. Periwinkle is drought tolerant and prefers a soil pH of 6.1-7.8, in addition to temperatures of 65-70 degrees F.

How to Plant

It may seem counterintuitive, but not all seeds should be exposed to light! Periwinkle seeds require darkness to germinate, so make sure the seed is completely covered when planting. Learn more about germination light requirements here. Press seeds lightly into soil about 1-8″ to 1/4″ deep as they require darkness for germination. Water regularly until germination, but avoid overhead watering. Plants typically germinate within 10-14 days.

How to Care for

Periwinkle is hardy and low maintenance. There are no serious pest or disease issues, but look out for aphids or rust, Propagate by division in spring or autumn.