Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
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Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
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A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Black Currant
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
Black Currant
Periwinkle
In German
Black Currant
Immergrün
In French
groseille noire
Pervenche
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Bígaro
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Mirta
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Barwinek
In Latin
nigrum currants
Periwinkle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Family
Grossulariaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Black Currant and Periwinkle
Season and care of Black Currant and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Black Currant and Periwinkle Physical Information
Black Currant and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Periwinkle are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Currant and Periwinkle
Care of Black Currant and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.