Description
Black Cherry Tattoo Vinca is a standout periwinkle with deep burgundy-black petals marked by a paler eye, giving each bloom a smudged, inked look. Glossy dark foliage and a compact 30 cm (12 in) habit make it a superb bedding and container plant that never stops flowering in heat.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Why gardeners choose it
- Unusual burgundy-black blooms with a hand-painted tattoo effect
- Flowers relentlessly through the hottest, most humid weeks
- Compact and self-cleaning – no deadheading required
- Excellent in pots, window boxes and hot borders
- Heirloom style, non-GMO; 100 seeds per packet
Growing guide
- Sow: indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost, 5 mm (1/4 in) deep – vinca needs darkness to germinate
- Germination: 14-21 days at 24-27 C (75-80 F)
- Spacing: 25-30 cm (10-12 in) apart once nights are warm
- Light: full sun, well-drained soil; let it dry between waterings
- Bloom: early summer to frost
Germination-tested seed, packed fresh and shipped worldwide from Seeds Grow In.
