Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Hot Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Wild lilac
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
In German
Ceanothus
Vinca
In French
Ceanothus
Vinca
In Spanish
Ceanothus
Vinca
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
Vinca
In Polish
Ceanothus
Vinca
In Latin
Ceanothus
Galium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rhamnaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Ceanothus
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ceanothus and Vinca
Season and care of Ceanothus and Vinca is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Vinca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Vinca season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Vinca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ceanothus and Vinca Physical Information
Ceanothus and Vinca physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Vinca are as follows:
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ceanothus and Vinca
Care of Ceanothus and Vinca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vinca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.