2027 AAS Flower Winner
Vinca Tattoo™ Boysenberry
Who said flowers can’t be edgy? Meet Vinca Tattoo™ Boysenberry — a bold addition to any garden bed. Each bloom features moody, velvety dark purple-red ombre petals with boysenberry-colored brushstrokes that look airbrushed, delivering a striking, modern aesthetic. This resilient plant thrives in full sun and stands up exceptionally well to heat and drought. Low maintenance yet highly dramatic, the Tattoo series blooms consistently from late spring straight through summer without requiring deadheading. Add this standout variety to your garden to create an effortless, eye-catching display.
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Plant Description
Genus:
Catharanthus
Species:
roseus
Common Name:
Vinca
Plant Habit:
Upright
Plant Height:
10-14 inches
Plant Spread:
6-8 inches
Foliage Color:
Green
Bloom Time:
Late spring till frost
Bloom Color:
Purple with red center
Bloom Color Pattern:
With eye
Bloom Type:
Tubular
Disease Resistances or Tolerances:
Heat loving
Breeder:
PanAmerican Seed
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Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
8 inches
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun, partial sun
Water Needs:
Dry to normal
Weather Tolerance:
Heat
Dead Heading Recommended:
No
Staking Required:
No
Pollinator Friendly:
Yes
Container:
Yes
Hanging Basket:
Yes
Medium Height Divider:
Yes
How to Grow:
Water as needed; feed every 1-2 weeks.
Judges Observations
- “Excellent color! Bloomed all season and is still blooming into fall.”
- “Beautiful color all summer long.”
- “Very vibrant in color, blooms long-lasting, and did well with the weather conditions, hot, dry, humid”
- “Unique color combination that held up well for summer-long performance.”
- “Great plant habit and easy to grow.”
- “Absolutely stunning color combination.”
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