Catharanthus, Rose Periwinkle, Cayenne Jasmine, Madagascar Periwinkle, Old Maid, Vinca 'Pacifica Blush'

Catharanthusroseus

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Catharanthus (kat-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
roseus (RO-zee-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Jersey City, New Jersey

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Downingtown, PA | August 2016 | positive

One of the most common cultivars of the Madagascar Periwinkle planted around that does well, of course, in sunny places of moist or dry soil.

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Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) | June 2011 | positive

Couldn't resist this perfect pink, on a near perfect plant

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Jersey City, NJ | November 2008 | positive

Easy to cultivate, resistant to drought and diseases, blooming continually from mid-summer to late fall, self-sowing readily in frost-fre...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | June 2007 | positive

Another happy vinca, Pacifica series, providing much cheer in the garden. Water sparingly.

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