{"id":10147549832,"title":"Vinca - Mediterranean XP Series","handle":"vinca-mediterranean-series-xp-flower-seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Vinca Mediterranean xp Flower Mix. \u003ci\u003eVinca (Catharanthus roseus)\u003c\/i\u003e, also known as Trailing Vinca, is a popular bedding and container flower that comes in vibrant colors. Vinca will attract bees and butterflies and is heat tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMediterranean Vinca Mix - Flower Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 Seeds. Mediterranean Vinca\u003ci\u003e (Catharanthus roseus)\u003c\/i\u003e, has been used in a variety of ornamental gardens such as cottage gardens, container gardens, and hanging baskets. Vinca is reliable in germination and maturity, growing slowly but surely!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinca is a dense herbaceous annual in Zones 3-9. It will grow to be about 6 inches tall, but its spreading habit allows it to cover a lot of surface area. For this purpose, it can be used as a decorative ground cover. Otherwise, it excels in a variety of contexts. In containers and borders, it “spills” over the edges. Tolerates heat, sun, deer, and pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mediterranean Vinca xp mix brings shades of red, pink, white, and peach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Latin Name: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e Catharanthus roseus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety: \u003c\/strong\u003e Vinca – Mediterranean xp \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trailing Vinca\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Oz: \u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 21,000\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO: \u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Treated:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Pelleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Hybrid: \u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous Perennial in Zones 3-9\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003e Specimen, Group, Borders, Cottage Gardens, Containers\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun]\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eResistances: \u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003eStem rot, Powdery mildew, and rust can be occasional disease problems\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 2 plant-info-table2\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-responsive\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeed Planting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeeds per Ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eGermination Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eDays to Germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003e100' Row Yield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003ePress into surface, do not cover.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eApprox 21,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e75-78 F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e10-20 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1 Foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1 Foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing: \u003c\/b\u003eSow indoors if possible and transplant. Outdoors, sow the seeds in spring after the last frost of the season. Space the plants at least a foot a part, in full sun. Germination takes about 3 to 4 weeks. Needs light to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/b\u003e Transplant to soil tilled or loosed to a depth of about a foot. Dig a hole at least 2x the diameter of the pot the plant was in. Fill in the soil around the root ball, ensuring that the top of the root ball is level with the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Preference: \u003c\/b\u003eVinca spreads wide so place in an area where it has room to stretch! Make sure your soil has good drainage and won’t be likely to accumulate standing water at the base of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e Some gardeners don’t like the appearance of the flowering stalks, and these can be trimmed away (close to ground level). Do your best to remove dying or dead leaves. Keep away from standing water, as this can encourage leaf rot. 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Vinca will attract bees and butterflies and is heat tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMediterranean Vinca Mix - Flower Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 Seeds. Mediterranean Vinca\u003ci\u003e (Catharanthus roseus)\u003c\/i\u003e, has been used in a variety of ornamental gardens such as cottage gardens, container gardens, and hanging baskets. Vinca is reliable in germination and maturity, growing slowly but surely!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinca is a dense herbaceous annual in Zones 3-9. It will grow to be about 6 inches tall, but its spreading habit allows it to cover a lot of surface area. For this purpose, it can be used as a decorative ground cover. Otherwise, it excels in a variety of contexts. In containers and borders, it “spills” over the edges. Tolerates heat, sun, deer, and pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mediterranean Vinca xp mix brings shades of red, pink, white, and peach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Latin Name: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e Catharanthus roseus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety: \u003c\/strong\u003e Vinca – Mediterranean xp \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trailing Vinca\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Oz: \u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 21,000\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO: \u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Treated:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Pelleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Hybrid: \u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous Perennial in Zones 3-9\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003e Specimen, Group, Borders, Cottage Gardens, Containers\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun]\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eResistances: \u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003eStem rot, Powdery mildew, and rust can be occasional disease problems\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 2 plant-info-table2\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-responsive\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeed Planting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeeds per Ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eGermination Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eDays to Germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003e100' Row Yield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003ePress into surface, do not cover.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eApprox 21,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e75-78 F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e10-20 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1 Foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1 Foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing: \u003c\/b\u003eSow indoors if possible and transplant. Outdoors, sow the seeds in spring after the last frost of the season. Space the plants at least a foot a part, in full sun. Germination takes about 3 to 4 weeks. Needs light to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/b\u003e Transplant to soil tilled or loosed to a depth of about a foot. Dig a hole at least 2x the diameter of the pot the plant was in. Fill in the soil around the root ball, ensuring that the top of the root ball is level with the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Preference: \u003c\/b\u003eVinca spreads wide so place in an area where it has room to stretch! Make sure your soil has good drainage and won’t be likely to accumulate standing water at the base of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e Some gardeners don’t like the appearance of the flowering stalks, and these can be trimmed away (close to ground level). Do your best to remove dying or dead leaves. Keep away from standing water, as this can encourage leaf rot. Prolonged wet weather can also bring about rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e"}