Periwinkle Seeds – Annual Blooms

Periwinkle Seeds are known for their vibrant and long-lasting blossoms that bring continuous color to gardens throughout the season. These hardy plants are adaptable, easy to grow, and suitable for both garden beds and containers. Their spreading growth makes them an excellent choice for ground cover, edging, and ornamental landscaping.

Features:

• Produces abundant, colorful blooms that last through the warm months

• Adaptable to a wide range of soil types and conditions

• Excellent for use as ground cover, borders, or container planting

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

• Attracts pollinators such as butterflies

Specifications:

• Common Name: Periwinkle

• Seed Type: Annual

• Zones: Best suited for USDA Zones 4–9

• Season: Spring to early summer sowing

• Germination Time: 10–15 days

• Blooming Period: Summer through early fall

• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Plant Height: Typically 8–12 inches

• Plant Spacing: 8–10 inches apart

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors after last frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks before final frost

• Best Planting Months:

  • Zones 4–6: Sow in late spring (May–June)

  • Zones 7–8: Sow in spring (March–April)

  • Zones 9: Sow in early spring (February–March)