2009
Catharanthus roseus - Vinca
"Vitesse Strawberry Red"
Flowering period: May - October
Height 25 - 50 cm
Spread: 25 - 50 cm
Habit: Spherical
Flower type: Simple
Leaf Color Light Green
Placement: Sun
Water Average
Fertilizer need: Average
Plant type: Annual
Class New Entry 2009
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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