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Catharanthus, Rose Periwinkle, Cayenne Jasmine, Madagascar Periwinkle, Old Maid, Vinca 'Double Pink'

Catharanthus

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Catharanthus by Kell
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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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time

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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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