Vinca Tattoo Papaya Seed
Discover the unique Vinca Tattoo™ Papaya Seed, an annual flower that adds a striking 'tattooed' petal effect to your garden. These plants are celebrated for their well-branched, floriferous growth, producing soft orange petals beautifully contrasted by an inky black eye. They thrive in high heat and full sun, offering large, flat flowers and glossy green foliage, making them an excellent alternative to impatiens. This package contains 250 raw, untreated seeds, ready to ship and bring vibrant color to sunny garden spaces.
$4.25
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
5810
/ 6504
#5810 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-60%
Below average
Seed Type
RAW / UNTREATED
/ RAW / UNTREATED
Who it's for
- Striking, Novel Appearance
- Exceptional Heat Tolerance
- Excellent Garden Uniformity
Who should skip it
- High Seed Cost
- Susceptible to Root Rot
- Requires High Germination Temperatures
Key Specs
Seed Type
RAW / UNTREATED
Seed Count
250 seeds
Plant Spread
6-8 inches
Plant Height
10-14 inches
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-75°F
Germination Days
4-6 Days
Grow on Temperature Day
75-80°F
Grow on Temperature Night
65-70°F
Features
- Unique 'tattooed' petal design
- Vibrant orange and black flower color
- Excellent heat and sun tolerance
- Well-branched and floriferous plants
- Large, flat flower blooms
- Glossy green foliage
- Ideal impatiens substitute
- Raw, untreated seeds
What customers say
Customers highly praise the Vinca Tattoo Papaya seeds for their striking visual appeal, noting the deep papaya color and dramatic dark eye perfectly match expectations. Seed quality is excellent, with many reporting high germination success. While the plants are robust and heat tolerant once established, providing continuous summer blooms, novice gardeners should manage the delicate early seedling phase carefully, requiring precise watering and well-draining soil. Despite a premium price, satisfied gardeners agree the unparalleled novelty and strong performance justify the cost, making this variety a desirable choice for distinctive garden accents.
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