Vinca Rosea, Madagascar Periwinkle
Catharanthus Roseus
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
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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