Vinca (Madagascar Periwinkle) in Zone 6a
Catharanthus roseus
Method: Start indoors — Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside — Vinca (Madagascar Periwinkle) needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Feb 14–Feb 21 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 9–May 16 |
| Estimated bloom | ~80 days after transplanting |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Vinca (Madagascar Periwinkle).
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