periwinkle 'Soiree Dark Pink with Eye'
Catharanthus
- 5 × rooted cuttings
- £6.99 £9.99 £1.40 each
- In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
- 10 + 5 FREE rooted cuttings
- £13.99 £19.98 £0.93 each
- In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
- 9cm pot
- £6.99
- available to order from summer
- 2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots
- £13.98 £4.66 each
- available to order from summer
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, or general-purpose potting compost for containers
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: May to October
- Hardiness: tender (will need frost protection)
Periwinkle 'Soiree Dark Pink with Eye' is an outstanding choice for UK summer seasonal plantings, offering vibrant colour and exceptional versatility.
A tender cousin of the hardier perennial periwinkle, Catharanthus' unique flowers feature striking 5 white petals with a bold dark pink central eye, creating a dramatic and elegant contrast that stands out in baskets, pots, and containers.
This heat-loving, low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun, making it perfect for adding long-lasting colour to patios, balconies, and garden beds throughout the warmer months. Its compact, mounding growth habit ensures a neat and tidy display, while its ability to tolerate drought once established makes it an ideal option for busy gardeners seeking reliable, season-long performance.
A tender cousin of the hardier perennial periwinkle, Catharanthus' unique flowers feature striking 5 white petals with a bold dark pink central eye, creating a dramatic and elegant contrast that stands out in baskets, pots, and containers.
This heat-loving, low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun, making it perfect for adding long-lasting colour to patios, balconies, and garden beds throughout the warmer months. Its compact, mounding growth habit ensures a neat and tidy display, while its ability to tolerate drought once established makes it an ideal option for busy gardeners seeking reliable, season-long performance.
We recommend potting these cuttings up into 9cm pots and growing on in a well-lit, frost-free spot. Plant out in well-drained soil or a good quality multipurpose potting compost after the risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny spot, as this heat-loving plant thrives in full sun.
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Feed with a high-potash fertiliser, such as Tomorite, every couple of weeks during the growing season to encourage an abundance of flowers
Remove faded blooms to promote continuous flowering and maintain a tidy appearance.
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Feed with a high-potash fertiliser, such as Tomorite, every couple of weeks during the growing season to encourage an abundance of flowers
Remove faded blooms to promote continuous flowering and maintain a tidy appearance.