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:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.