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Catharanthus roseus (Tropicana Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle)

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Plant Type: Annual
Uses: Groundcover, Border, Hanging Basket, Container, Pest control
Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings
Habit: Upright, Compact
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Flower Color: Various
Blooms: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Width: .75 ft.
Height: .5 - 1 ft.
Fertility: Rich
Soil: Moist, Well-drained
Zone: 1 - 11

This plant has a compact habit and is a profuse bloomer in white, pink, rosy red, magenta or purple shades.Sometimes they have a red eye. A choice addition to the mixed border as it has an extra-long blooming period from about mid-June to the first frost. In warm zones, it is grown as a perennial and blooms year-round. The carefree flowers tolerate hot and dry or humid climates and the blossoms do not need deadheading. The old blossoms will fall right off and new ones will keep blooming. Color varies from a deep pink to red, coral, light pink, lavender or white. Soil must be moist but well-drained as too much moisture could lead to bacterial fungus or stem rot. The cultivar 'Pretty in Pink' will aid in repeling nematodes. 'Little Linda' is pictured.