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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
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Mc Intosh, Florida

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Sebastian, Florida

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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(Arlene) Lakeland, FL (Zone 9a) | April 2008 | positive

Purchased the white and fuschia as picture shows and they are beautiful. The colors are vibrant and suitable for spring and summer flower...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | June 2007 | positive

Very bright color. New for me in Summer 2007.

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