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

Catharanthusroseus

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Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Catharanthus (kat-uh-RANTH-us)
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Species
roseus (RO-zee-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Scottsdale, Arizona

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