Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
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Common Name: Madagascar Periwinkle  
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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

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, Shade

 

Water

High

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter

 

Special Uses

Container, Hanging Baskets

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Steve Mullany

  • Description

  • Notes

Madagascar periwinkle is an annual flower that has a bushy habit and periwinkle-like flowers in a myriad of colors. Leaves are oval and glossy green. Grows about 1 to 1-1/2 feet tall and wide. For an annual, it tolerates a drier soil.
Annual. Grow in full sun to light shade in any good garden or potting soil. Plant after danger of frost has past. Pinch back tip growth at beginning of season to encourage bushiness and more flowers.