SunStorm® Tropical Mix Catharanthus

SunStorm® Tropical Mix is a compact, early-flowering Catharanthus selection bred for packs and small pots. [Syngenta’s product page](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/emea/product/flower/70125270) identifies code 70125270; Syngenta’s regional materials also call this product Bright Mix in APAC, while Tropical Mix appears in EMEA and the APAC 2024–25 catalog. ## Garden Use Use the compact plants in sunny seasonal beds, edging, packs, and small containers. Syngenta describes SunStorm as uniform, free-flowering, and well branched, making the series useful for high-density color. The exact product number is 70125270; the APAC 2024–25 catalog and EMEA page use Tropical Mix, while the APAC 2025–26 catalog and sell sheet use Bright Mix. ## Growing Conditions Provide sun and well-drained soil. Syngenta lists spring-to-summer flowering and early bloom for the series. Published regional profiles vary in reported mature size and habit; check local product information when planning spacing. [UF/IFAS guidance](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/fp112) covers general landscape care. ## Maintenance Water during establishment, then reduce irrigation when plants are established and rainfall is sufficient. Avoid persistently wet soil, which can promote root disease. In frost-prone locations, grow as a warm-season annual and replace after cold weather ends.