Catharanthus, Rose Periwinkle, Cayenne Jasmine, Madagascar Periwinkle, Old Maid, Vinca 'Little Pinkie'

Catharanthusroseus

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Catharanthus (kat-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
roseus (RO-zee-us)
Synonym
Vinca rosea
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Under 1"
1"-2"
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mobile, Alabama(2 reports)

Glendale, Arizona

Goodyear, Arizona

Mesa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tolleson, Arizona

Yuma, Arizona

Paragould, Arkansas

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Ontario, California

Daytona Beach, Florida

Fort Myers, Florida

Inverness, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Niceville, Florida

Saint Cloud, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida(2 reports)

Milledgeville, Georgia

Peru, Indiana

Barbourville, Kentucky

Scott, Louisiana

Potomac, Maryland

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Denton, Texas

Humble, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

San Augustine, Texas

Willis, Texas

Appomattox, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Pensacola, FL (Zone 8b) | January 2020 | positive

In Mobile, Alabama, near the Gulf - Blooms from late winter through until late fall, continuously blooming. They are blooming now in Janu...Read More

N
| November 2018 | positive

Mine are perennial.
Low maintenaince, but needs a lot of water in the summer.
One to two days without watering and the leav...Read More

M
Daytona, FL | October 2015 | positive

Beautiful plant that is low maintenance. Hangs out in my small florida bed and flowers constantly requiring no fertilizer or watering. Sp...Read More

C
Denton, TX (Zone 8a) | July 2009 | neutral

Description says suitable for xeriscaping, but while it may take the dry, it won't take the heat. Several days at 100+ with 1/2 sun will...Read More

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