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Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle

Catharanthus Roseus

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Overview

Vinca Rosea, also known as Catharanthus roseus or Madagascar Periwinkle, is a durable, evergreen perennial showcasing glossy, green leaves and charming five-petaled flowers in shades of pink, white, or red. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it reaches up to 18 inches in height and spreads 18 inches wide. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for borders, ground cover, and containers, offering continuous blooms in warm climates. It's drought-resistant once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 10–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Subtropical
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — commonly known as Vinca Rosea or Madagascar Periwinkle; typically reaching a mature, image 118

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Apocynaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — offering continuous blooms in warm climates
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — preferring full sun to partial shade exposure
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — this compact plant is well-suited for borders; also known as Catharanthus roseus or, image 54
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — making it a low-maintenance option for a variety of settings; it's drought-resistant, image 58
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it reaches up to 18 inches in height and spreads 18 inches
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — Adequate spacing of around 12 to 18 inches allows for proper air circulation; making it a
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — also known as Catharanthus roseus or Madagascar Periwinkle
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — The Vinca Rosea flourishes in well-drained soils and is relatively drought-tolerant, image 123
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it reaches up to 18 inches in height and spreads, image 48
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — evergreen perennial showcasing glossy; or container gardening.<br><br>This versatile, image 112
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — Typically reaching a mature height of about 1 to 2 feet and a spread of 1 to 2 feet, image 141
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — offering continuous blooms in warm climates; often with a contrasting eye, image 94
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — this compact plant is well-suited for borders; also known as Catharanthus roseus or, image 142
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden; this low-maintenance plant is, image 108
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — preferring full sun to partial shade exposure; adequate spacing of around 12 to 18, image 122
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — It's drought-resistant once established; evergreen perennial showcasing glossy, image 95
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — Clients will appreciate its low-maintenance nature and potential to attract butterflies, image 84
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — promoting healthy growth.<br><br>The blooms come in a range of hues including; ground, image 104
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — preferring full sun to partial shade exposure; adequate spacing of around 12 to 18, image 78
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — commonly known as Vinca Rosea or Madagascar Periwinkle; typically reaching a mature, image 140
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — making it a low-maintenance option for a variety of settings; it's drought-resistant, image 80
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — often with a contrasting eye; offering continuous blooms in warm climates, image 61
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — often with a contrasting eye; offering continuous blooms in warm climates, image 83
Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) — commonly known as Vinca Rosea or Madagascar Periwinkle; typically reaching a mature, image 96
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