Madagascar Periwinkle Mixed Tall

Madagascar Periwinkle Mixed Tall: variety and characteristics

Madagascar Periwinkle Mixed Tall (Catharanthus roseus) is an annual flower of the Apocynaceae family. These annual plants are every gardener's favourite, as they bring charm and warmth to their gardens.

They give the garden a pleasing look with white and pink flowers.

The charming flowers are ideal for growing in hanging baskets, borders and beds.

Catharanthus (Madagascar periwinkle) flowers continuously in the heat – for pots and window boxes.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 95%
• Seeds per packet: 102–138 pcs (0.2 g)
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: April and May; seedlings
• Flowering: July – October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Madagascar Periwinkle Mixed Tall

Madagascar Periwinkle Mixed Tall seeds are sown in April and May. The plants flower from July to October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Madagascar Periwinkle Mixed Tall

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: 0.5 cm (in the dark)
• Spacing: 20–25 cm
• Germination: 14–21 days at 22–25 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow seeds in March to April in pots. At 20-24 °C they germinate after about 2 weeks. Plant the seedlings in their permanent positions in May, spaced 25-30 cm apart. Thrives in fertile soil, in a sunny position or partial shade. It spreads vigorously by suckers, with impressive white or pink flowers in various shades. They flower from July to October.

Sow in February–March.

Flowering and uses

Flowers until autumn.

Frequently asked questions

When should Madagascar Periwinkle Mixed Tall be sown?

The recommended sowing months are April and May. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 102–138 seeds, pack size 0.2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 95%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.