Vinca Seeds

NEW! Jams 'N' Jellies Blackberry F1 Vinca Seeds This is a new introduction to the industry, a major breakthrough in color for Vinca which has also been recognized as an All-American Selections winner for the 2012 season. More >>

Item #A-739 | 25 Seeds | Price: $3.75 Qty:

Cooler Coconut Vinca Seeds This variety has large over-lapping flower petals with a pure white color on a 10-14" tall plant. More >>

Item #A-741 | 50 Seeds | Price: $1.95 Qty:

Cooler Hot Rose Vinca Seeds Cooler Vincas are tough, top performers in less than perfect conditions. More >>

Item #A-740 | 50 Seeds | Price: $1.95 Qty:

Cooler Raspberry Vinca Seeds This variety has large over-lapping flower petals with a rich raspberry purple color with large eye on a 10-14" tall plant. More >>

Item #A-742 | 50 Seeds | Price: $1.95 Qty:

Pacifica Apricot Vinca Seeds Super big and fast to flower with large 2" blooms that thrive in hot and dry conditions. More >>

Item #A-744 | 50 Seeds | Price: $1.95 Qty:

Pacifica Cherry Red Vinca Seeds Pacifica Cherry Red Vinca is the perfect pick for that full sun location in your garden. More >>

Item #A-748 | 50 Seeds | Price: $1.95 Qty:

Pacifica Dark Red Vinca Seeds Pacifica Dark Red has to be the best new vinca color we have seen to date. More >>

Item #A-946 | 50 Seeds | Price: $1.95 Qty:

Pacifica Halo Burgundy Vinca Seeds The extra large flower size with overlapping petals and strong branching translate to better outdoor performance than most Vinca. More >>

Item #A-743 | 50 Seeds | Price: $1.95 Qty:

Pacifica Magenta Halo Vinca Seeds Bright rosy magenta blooms with large white halo (larger than an eye). More >>

Item #A-749 | 50 Seeds | Price: $1.95 Qty:

Pacifica Mix Vinca Seeds A terrific performer in hot, dry conditions. A perfect fit for garden beds, landscapes and containers. More >>

Item #A-752 | 50 Seeds | Price: $1.95 Qty:

Polka Dot Vinca Seeds Very early flowering and vigorous plant. The color is white with small red eye. More >>

Item #A-755 | 50 Seeds | Price: $1.95 Qty:

Tutti Frutti Mix Vinca Seeds This delightful bright mix shows off both solid and eyed red, coral, apricot and peach tones. More >>

Item #A-756 | 50 Seeds | Price: $1.95 Qty:

Flower Garden - Tips on Growing Vinca From Seed

Germination:

• Media
• Use a well-drained, disease-free, soil less medium with a pH of 5.8 to 6.0 and a medium initial nutrient charge.

Sowing:

• Cover the seed lightly with vermiculite. Allow 3 to 5 days for germination.

Stage 1 = Radicle

• Germination takes 3 to 5 days.
• Soil Temperature: 75 to 78�F (24 to 25�C)
• Light: Not required
• Moisture: Keep soil wet (level 4) during Stage 1.
• Humidity: Maintain 95% relative humidity (RH) until the cotyledons emerge.

Stage 2 = Hypocotyl ( First Leaves)

• Soil temperature: 70 to 72�F (21 to 22�C)
• Light: Up to 2,500 f.c.
• Moisture: Reduce soil moisture slightly (level 3 to 4) to allow the roots to penetrate into the media.
• Fertilizer: Apply fertilizer at rate 1 (less than 100 ppm N/less than 0.7 mS/cm EC) from nitrate-form fertilizers with low phosphorous.

Stage 3 = Cotyledon ( True Leaves)

• Soil temperature: 70 to 72�F (21 to 22�C)
• Light: High light is required for Vinca, as they will stretch and become leggy.
• Moisture: Allow media to dry further until the surface becomes light brown (level 2) before watering. Keep the moisture to wet-dry cycle (moisture level 4 to 2).
• Fertilizer: Increase fertilizer to rate 2 (100 to 175 ppm N/0.7 to 1.2 mS/cm EC). Maintain medium pH of 5.8 to 6.0 and EC between 1.0 and 1.5 mS/cm.

Stage 4 = (Leaf expansion)

• Soil temperature: 70 to 72�F (21 to 22�C)
• Light: Higher Light is necessary to stop the plant from looking for light-or will stretch and if temperature can be controlled.
• Moisture: Same as Stage 3
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• Fertilizer: Same as Stage 3.
• Growth Regulators: Not needed.

Growing On to Finish

Temperature

• Nights: 65 to 68�F (18 to 20�C)
• Days: 75�F (24�C) or above

Light

• As high as possible while maintaining optimal production temperatures.

Irrigation

• Maintain even moisture. Avoid excessive media and foliage wetness as these conditions are favorable for disease incidence.

USDA Hardiness Zone -First Frost Date- Last Frost Date

• Zone 1 -July 15th -June 15th
• Zone 2 -August 15th- May 15th
• Zone 3 -September 15th May 15th
• Zone 4 -September 15th May 15th
• Zone 5 -October 15th April 15th
• Zone 6 -October 15th April 15th
• Zone 7 -October 15th April 15th
• Zone 8 -November 15th March 15th
• Zone 9 -December 15th February 15th
• Zone 10 -December 15th January 31st (sometimes earlier)
• Zone 11 _No frost. No frost.