AAS Winners
Vinca 'First Kiss Blueberry'
Vinca 'First Kiss Blueberry'
Vinca 'First Kiss Blueberry'
2005 AAS Flower Award Winner
The first blue-flowered Catharanthus rosea is an AAS Winner named 'First Kiss Blueberry.' The large 2-inch single blooms have a darker eye which accentuates the violet blue color. For decades breeders have been diligently working towards a blue Vinca. Now 'First Kiss Blueberry' fills the color void. Gardeners will look for 'First Kiss Blueberry' plants to add to their collection. Proven to be heat and drought tolerant, mature plants will be about 11 inches tall and spread 16 inches, given adequate growing conditions. Easy to grow from plants, 'First Kiss Blueberry' can be grown in patio containers or combination planters.
| AAS Winner Primary Details | |
|---|---|
| Award: | AAS Flower Award Winner |
| Class: | Vinca |
| Variety Name: | 'First Kiss Blueberry' |
| Genus: | Catharanthus |
| Species: | hybrida |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Common Name: | Annual vinca |
| Type: | Flowers |
| Breeder: | Kirin Brewery Co./Benary Seed |
| Close Market Comparison: | 'Heatwave Blue Eye,' 'Blue Pearl F1' |
| Plant Needs | |
|---|---|
| Duration Type: | Annual |
| Light Needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Dry to Normal |
| Staking Required: | NO |
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color: | Dark green |
| Plant Height: | Medium: 10" to 24" |
| Garden Spacing: | 16 inches |
| Bloom Color: | Violet |
| Bloom Color Pattern: | With eye |
| Bloom Size: | 2 inches |
| Fragrance: | None |
| Weather Tolerance: | Drought, Heat |
| Home Gardener Use | |
|---|---|
| Container: | YES |
| Hanging Basket: | YES |
| Low Edging: | YES |
| Medium Height Divider: | YES |
2004 Gold Medal Winner
Celosia 'Fresh Look Red' (plumosa)
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