Catharanthus roseus |
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Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle |
Description
This ground cover can reach about 3' in height and has small, glossy green leaves with white and pink flowers that bloom in summer and fall.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Tropical, Water Garden
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.