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Vinca Seeds - Tattoo Black Cherry

Part of the Tattoo™ series of nectar-rich blooms with a compact growth habit

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Catharanthus roseus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Hybrid Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Mounding
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 10 to 14 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Tattoo

COLOR

  • Purple

Want some fresh ink? Make a statement–without the permanence of an actual tattoo–with the dramatic allure of Tattoo™ Black Cherry Vinca. Velvety cherry-red petals are cut with black linework, and the effect is nearly as captivating as body art. Compact and low-growing, this exotic vinca variety is perfect for borders, containers, or even ground cover, providing continuous blooms from spring to fall. The minimal maintenance required makes Tattoo™ Black Cherry an ideal cultivar for busy gardeners seeking bold color and effortless beauty.

  • • Heat and drought tolerant variety thrives in hot climates
  • • Mounding growth habit is suitable for containers and hanging baskets
  • • Deer and rabbit resistant bedding annual

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Dark

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 20 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Vinca Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Vinca Seeds - Tattoo Black Cherry FAQs

    Is Tattoo Black Cherry Vinca resistant to animals or disease?

    Tattoo Black Cherry Vinca is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.4 / 5 from 5 reviews.

    My 📗Cherry, Binker is very pretty. However, it does not have the darker line.

    Donna 3/5 Verified

    Vinca Seeds - Tattoo Black Cherry

    Store owner replied: Hello Donna. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Feedback like yours is invaluable, as it helps us continually improve our products and planting expectations. While many flowers will display the striking “tattoo” effect, some natural variation is expected, and growing conditions (like temperature and light) often determine how bold the markings appear. After checking in with our Customer Service Team, it looks like we were able to provide a resolution for you. Thanks again for letting us know and we hope you have a beautiful rest of your growing season!

    Although beautiful flowers in photos, the seeds did not sprout. I tried twice

    Pamela G. 1/5 Verified

    Vinca Seeds - Tattoo Black Cherry

    Store owner replied: Hello Pamela G. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to assist you with this. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

    I planted 2 packs and have not had plants yet. Our area is a good climate area for vincas. This was a new color for me to grow.

    Tiffany O. 3/5 Verified

    Vinca Seeds - Tattoo Black Cherry

    Store owner replied: Hello Tiffany O. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Eden Brothers. We genuinely appreciate your feedback. It’s insights like yours that help us improve our products. We’re glad to see our Customer Service Team was able to follow up with you, and provide some assistance. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts with us!

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