2008
Catharanthus roseus - Vinca
"Vitesse Grape"
Flowering period: May - October

Height 25 - 50 cm
Spread: 25 - 50 cm
Habit: Upright
Flower type: Simple
Leaf Color Light Green
Placement: Full sun to partial shade
Water High to medium
Fertilizer need: Average
Plant type: Annual


Class New Entry 2008

Vitesse Strawberry Red is the latest introduction to the extensive F1 Vitesse Series.Strawberry Red shares the series attributes: Large flowers on well branched plants with outstanding garden performance.

The serie VITESSE vinca (catharanthus)

 Available from Michells in the USA as Sun Devil Extreme  
 Compact and basal branching for unbeatable pack and 4 inch (1cm) production 
 Very large flowers - up to 150% the size of open pollinated varieties 
 Fantastic performance in very hot and humid conditions 
 F1 Vitesse is the best choice for commercial production 
 Unbelievable branching without stretching even when grown pack tight 
 

Cultural Information
Seed count: Approx. 600 seeds per gram (17,000 seeds per ounce)
Seed format: High quality Elitech seed: 90%+ emergence
Height: Pack: 6 inch (15cm), Garden: Up to 14 inches (35cm)
Flower size: 2 - 2.5 inches (5-6cm)
Botanical name: Catharanthus rosea

 
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