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Madagascar Periwinkle   

Catharanthus roseus

Madagascar Periwinkle is a member of the Catharanthus family. Its botanical name is Catharanthus roseus. Blooms normally display as a colour very similar to   White and   Deep pink. It is a flower / ornamental that typically grows as an evergreen, which is defined as a plant that retains leaves throughout the year. Madagascar Periwinkle normally grows to a ground-cover habit with a max height of 3.25 feet (that's 1.00 metres metric). This plant is a great attractor for bees, so if you are looking to attract wildlife Madagascar Periwinkle is a great choice.

Madagascar is believed to be where Madagascar Periwinkle originates from.

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How to grow Madagascar Periwinkle

Madagascar Periwinkle is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Madagascar Periwinkle from seed

Transplanting Madagascar Periwinkle

Companion plants for Madagascar Periwinkle

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Madagascar Periwinkle so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Madagascar Periwinkle

These plants will not grow well with Madagascar Periwinkle so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Madagascar Periwinkle problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Madagascar Periwinkle plants:

Madagascar Periwinkle Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin roseus meaning “rose-coloured”

Other names for Madagascar Periwinkle

Pacifica bold mix vinca

Vinca rosea, Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don

Misspellings: Old Maid

Latest Madagascar Periwinkle Reviews

  • 06 Mar 2013
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    Kevalsha Kevalsha's periwinkle was Reviewed day 300

    My Madagascar periwinkles are on their own now. They reseed themselves and sometimes I take some seeds and spread them where I want them to grow.

    5 stars

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