All-America SelectionsAll-America SelectionsAll-America SelectionsAll-America Selections
  • AAS Winners
    • Search AAS Winners
    • Buy AAS Winners
    • Complete AAS Winner List
    • About AAS Winners
    • Judges’ Biographies
  • Display Gardens
    • Visit an AAS Display Garden
    • Design Challenge Winners
  • Blog
  • About
    • About AAS
    • AAS Award Recipients
    • AAS Meetings
    • Annual Reports
    • AAS Judges
  • Industry
    • How to Become a Display Garden
    • Display Garden FAQs
    • Display Garden News
    • Enter Design Challenge
    • Signs and Brochures
    • AAS Ambassador Tools
    • Breeders’ Entry Information
    • Important Dates
    • Judge’s Login
  • Contact
  • AAS Winners
    Return to All Winners >
    Where to Buy AAS Winners >

Search AAS Winners

Home AAS Winners Vinca First Kiss Blueberry
Vinca First Kiss Blueberry- 2005 AAS Flower Winner - The first blue-flowered Catharanthus rosea is an AAS Winner named First Kiss Blueberry.
Vinca First Kiss Blueberry- 2005 AAS Flower Winner - The first blue-flowered Catharanthus rosea is an AAS Winner named First Kiss Blueberry.
Vinca First Kiss Blueberry- 2005 AAS Flower Winner - The first blue-flowered Catharanthus rosea is an AAS Winner named First Kiss Blueberry.
Vinca First Kiss Blueberry- 2005 AAS Flower Winner - The first blue-flowered Catharanthus rosea is an AAS Winner named First Kiss Blueberry.Vinca First Kiss Blueberry- 2005 AAS Flower Winner - The first blue-flowered Catharanthus rosea is an AAS Winner named First Kiss Blueberry.Vinca First Kiss Blueberry- 2005 AAS Flower Winner - The first blue-flowered Catharanthus rosea is an AAS Winner named First Kiss Blueberry.

Vinca First Kiss Blueberry

2005 AAS Flower Winner

The first blue-flowered Catharanthus rosea is an AAS Winner named First Kiss Blueberry. The large 2-inch single blooms have a darker eye which accentuates the violet blue color. For decades breeders have been diligently working towards a blue Vinca. Now First Kiss Blueberry fills the color void. Gardeners will look for First Kiss Blueberry plants to add to their collection.

Proven to be heat and drought tolerant, mature plants will be about 11 inches tall and spread 16 inches, given adequate growing conditions. Easy to grow from plants, First Kiss Blueberry can be grown in patio containers or combination planters.

Categories: 2005, Container Suitable, Flowers from seed, National, Vinca
  • Description
  • Reviews (0)

Description

AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: National
Class: Vinca
Variety Name: First Kiss Blueberry
Genus: Catharanthus
Species: hybrida
Year: 2005
Common Name: Annual vinca
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Kirin Brewery Co./Benary Seed
Close Market Comparison: Heatwave Blue Eye, Blue Pearl F1

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Compact
Plant Height: 11-12 inches
Bloom Color: Violet
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: 2 inches

IN THE GARDEN

Container: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Drought, heat
Garden Spacing: 16 inches
Hanging Basket: Yes
Low Edging: Yes
Medium Height Divider: Yes

Tweet
Pin
Share
0 Shares

Reviews

There are no reviews yet, would you like to submit yours?

Be the first to review “Vinca First Kiss Blueberry” Cancel reply

*

*

PreviousNext

All-America Selections encourages the use of these images of AAS Winners by the media and garden communicators. Please credit All-America Selections and use the variety name. To download images for digital use, simply right click on the image of choice and select “Save image as…” To download high-resolution images, left click on the photo of choice which will open the image in a new tab/window. Saving that image will result in a high-resolution image. PLEASE NOTE: Images with the AAS logo are not high res. Need additional help? Please contact the AAS Staff.

Other AAS Winners

  • Pepper Cornito Giallo F1 2016 AAS Vegetable Award Winner “DOUBLE YUM” was one judge’s response to our new AAS Winner Cornito Giallo F1 pepper, “The flavor on this one is totally a winner!”

    Pepper Cornito Giallo F1

    Read more Show Details
  • Mini Love Watermelon - This personal-sized Asian watermelon is perfect for smaller families and smaller gardens. Shorter vines (3-4’) still produce up to six fruits per plant and can be grown in smaller spaces.

    Watermelon Mini Love F1

    Read more Show Details
  • Pepitas Pumpkin - The newest All-America Selections award winning pumpkin, Pepitas, is a winner in both the decorative and culinary arenas.

    Pumpkin Pepitas F1

    Read more Show Details

  • Hollyhock Indian Spring

    Read more Show Details


MISSION STATEMENT

"To promote new garden varieties with superior garden performance judged in impartial trials in North America."

CONTACT

5201 Walnut Ave. Suite 3
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: 630-963-0770

QUICKLINKS

  • AAS Winners
  • Buy AAS Winners
  • Press Room
  • Judge’s Login

ENEWS SIGN-UP

  AAS Winners
Copyright © 2019 All-America Selections.
  • AAS Winners
    • Search AAS Winners
    • Buy AAS Winners
    • Complete AAS Winner List
    • About AAS Winners
    • Judges’ Biographies
  • Newsletter Sign up
  • Display Gardens
    • Visit an AAS Display Garden
    • Design Challenge Winners 2017
  • News
  • About
    • About AAS
    • AAS Award Recipients
    • AAS Meetings
    • Annual Reports
  • Industry
    • Display Garden FAQs
    • Display Garden Newsletters
    • How to Become a Display Garden
    • Enter Design Challenge
    • Signs and Brochures
    • AAS Ambassador Tools
    • Breeders’ Entry Information
    • Important Dates
    • Judge’s Login
  • Contact
All-America Selections