Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus (Vinca rosea)
Common Name: Madagascar periwinkle Type of Plant: dicot: tender perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape dense, upright, shrub-like, with reddish stems; branch tips usually covered with white, light pink, or rosy pink flowers Height to 12" Spread to 18" Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil tolerates most any soil Hardiness tender to frost Morphology: Leaves elliptical, oppositely arranged, to 2" long, glossy green, usually with pronounced mid-vein Flowers in terminal cymes of 2 or 3 - 5 petaled, flat, in pink or white - to 1" across Fruit small capsule (pair of follicles) Propagation: seed (self sows readily) Usage: good source of summer color in hot, inland areas, desert climates; very reliable color - late spring through fall Landscape Care: Watering average water - tolerates drought Fertilizing likes regular feeding for best appearance - feed monthly Pruning pinch frequently to remove dead flowers and encourage bushiness Pests/Diseases Special Conditions/Other several dwarf cultivars available Origin: Madagascar Family: Apocynaceae Notes: |
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