Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Vinca
Variety Name: Stardust Orchid
Genus: Catharanthus
Species: roseus
Year: 2000
Common Name: Vinca
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: PanAmerican Seed
Close Market Comparison: Orchid Cooler and Pacifica Lilac
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Drought tolerant
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Mounded
Plant Height: 14-16 inches
Bloom Time: Summer
Bloom Color: White, orchid
Bloom Color Pattern: With eye
Bloom Size: 1.5 inches
IN THE GARDEN
Weather Tolerance: Drought, heat
Garden Spacing: 14-16 inches
HOW TO GROW
Sow seed indoors 8-10 weeks before planting outside after danger of frost. Sow seed on sterile soilless media. Cover seeds as darkness is needed for germination. Keep media at 75 degrees, expect germination in 7-14 days. Grow on at warm temperatures. Transplant into warm garden soil, preferable well drained.
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