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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
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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

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