Plant Details:
Scientific Name: Catharanthus roseus
Common Name: Upright Vinca
Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 6" (15cm)
Height: 10 - 14" (25 - 36cm)
Width: 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Tropical colored petals are swirled with soft brush strokes of black.
Very low watering needs and outstanding performance in hot conditions.
Looks great in full sun to light shade.
Grower Information:
Designed to turn heads and grab sales
The art of plants comes alive on every Tattoo bloom – each petal looks like it is inked or airbrushed with soft brush strokes of dark purple. Adding these novelties to your lineup shows that you have your finger on the pulse of what today’s gardener really wants: bold, fun, flashy appeal. Tattoo…without a doubt, the most unique vinca on the market today!
Plug crop time: 5 weeks
Transplant to finish: 5 to 6 weeks
- Very floriferous and well-branched plants display one-of-a-kind flowers.
- Tight flowering window with an easy-to-grow, uniform, upright habit across all colours.
- Outstanding in hot and sunny conditions.
- Blooms display the best colour contrast under warm conditions with moderate light. Colours lighten with higher temperatures and light levels. Grown under cooler conditions and lower light, colours appear darker overall, with less contrast and more purple area.
Features a medium orange colour with a consistent dark centre. Petal colour lightens in high light and temperatures. Similar size and timing to Tattoo Black Cherry.
'PAS1517061'
Protection Information: US PVP202200007