Catharanthus roseus
Madagascar Periwinkle
You need to register or login to use the plant list.Madagascar Periwinkle is a tender perennial grown as an annual in New Jersey. It has attractive, glossy leaves and rose-pink, phlox-like flowers,...
Description:
Madagascar Periwinkle is a tender perennial grown as an annual in New Jersey. It has attractive, glossy leaves and rose-pink, phlox-like flowers, which bloom from June to frost. Cultivars offer additional color choices, including red, purple, and white. This plant thrives in summer heat, and is drought-tolerant once established. It grows best in well-drained soil. Minimize overhead watering to avoid root rot. Use Madagascar Periwinkle in beds and borders, as an edging plant, or as an annual groundcover. It can also be used in containers.
Plant Details
Other Scientific Names: Vinca rosea
Other Common Names: Periwinkle, Annual Vinca
Plant Type: Flower, Annual
New York Native: No
Deer Resistance: High
Salt Tolerance: Low to None
Hardiness Zone 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy
Soil Moisture: Well-drained
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic
Light Needs of Plant:
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant:
Soil Moisture: Well-drained
Drought Tolerance Medium
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 0.5 - 1.5 ft
Spread: 0.5 - 1.5 ft
Growth Rate: Medium
