A heat-loving, low-maintenance bedding or potted plant.
Colorful flowers from spring until well into summer.
With Cataranthus (Vinca) seeds from EasySeeds.eu, you can easily create a garden, border, or balcony full of vibrant colors. Vinca, also known as Cataranthus , is a popular annual bedding plant known for its abundant flowers and vigorous growth. Sowing Vinca from seed gives gardeners the freedom to create their own borders, window boxes, and hanging baskets, with beautiful color combinations that continue to bloom all summer long.
Abundant and long-lasting blooms.
Vinca blooms profusely from early spring until the first frost, providing a vibrant palette of white, pink, red, lilac, and purple. Ideal for creating pops of color in borders, flowerbeds, and pots.
Compact and easy-care habit:
Cataranthus grows densely and compactly, making it perfect for borders, window boxes, and hanging baskets. The plant requires little maintenance and remains attractive all season long.
Ecological and bee-friendly
The flowers attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, thus contributing to biodiversity in your garden.
Borders & flower beds – Add colour and texture with compact rosettes that cover the ground beautifully.
Patio and balcony boxes – Ideal for pots, containers and hanging baskets, with a long flowering period and low-maintenance growth.
Combinations with other bedding plants – Combine Vinca with other annual flowers such as Begonia, Zinnia or Tagetes for a playful and colorful effect.
Cutting and decorative uses – Some varieties can also be used as cut flowers for small bouquets.
Sowing time – Sow indoors from February to April for a strong start.
Soil & Location – Use well-drained seed compost and choose a sunny to partially shaded location.
Care – Keep the soil moist during germination and the initial growth phase. Feed regularly to ensure healthy, thriving plants.
Hardening off – Gradually acclimatise the young plants to outdoor conditions before planting them out permanently.
Maintenance – Remove any wilted flowers (deadheading) to prolong flowering and promote healthy growth.
At EasySeeds.eu , you'll find a wide range of Cataranthus (Vinca) seeds , selected for their germination rate, flowering intensity, and color variation. Whether you want to fill borders, enhance balcony boxes, or create an insect-friendly garden, our Vinca seeds will help bring your garden to life in every season.
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Cataranthus, also known as Vinca or periwinkle, is an elegant, flowering bedding plant with glossy leaves and colorful flowers. They are ideal for borders, containers, and pots, and provide long-lasting color in the garden.
Some varieties are also widely used as potted plants.
Sowing indoors: February–March
Planting outside: after the last frost in April–May
Vinca is not winter hardy, so only plant it outside once the risk of frost has passed.
Yes! Vinca thrives in balcony boxes, hanging baskets, and pots. Ensure good drainage and light soil. They grow beautifully over the edge and quickly fill containers with flowers.
Vinca attracts some pollinators, but it's not the richest source of nectar. It's primarily valued for its ornamental value and long-lasting blooms.
Remove wilted flowers for longer blooms
Feed regularly for healthy growth and flowers
Check for aphids and powdery mildew, especially in humid conditions
