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Vinca Seeds - Valiant Apricot

Also known as periwinkles, vinca is native to Africa

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Catharanthus roseus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Hybrid Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Mounding
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 14 to 20 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Valiant

COLOR

  • Pink
  • Red

Peach-colored petals form a perfect pinwheel around a cherry-red center on this underrated vinca variety. Glossy oval leaves frame petite five-petaled blooms, and the stark contrast makes a bold impression for such a diminutive plant. At home in flower beds or a container garden, Valiant Apricot is sure to make a statement wherever it’s planted. One of the most heat and drought-resistant varieties, Valiant Apricot thrives in zones 1 - 10.

  • • Exceptional heat tolerance and moderate water needs are ideal for arid climates
  • • Eye-catching foliage adds visual interest
  • • Prefers acidic, well-draining soils

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Dark

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 15 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Vinca Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Vinca Seeds - Valiant Apricot FAQs

    Is Valiant Apricot Vinca resistant to animals or disease?

    Valiant Apricot Vinca is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    I have gotten 2 packs of vinca and they first did not grow and I am not having many from the second pack. And my area I California is good climate for the vinca plants.

    Tiffany O. 3/5 Verified

    Vinca Seeds - Valiant Apricot

    Store owner replied: Hello Tiffany O. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and planting instructions. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to assist you with this. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

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