Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin, Madagascar
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
not available
Shrub
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Peach
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
common hazel
In Hindi
Vinca
contorted filbert
In German
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
contorted filbert
In French
Pervenche de Madagascar
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Catharanthus roseus
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
Catharanthus roseus
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Catharanthus roseus
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Katarantus różowy
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
Catharanthus roseus
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Corylus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Vicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar Periwinkle and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Madagascar Periwinkle and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Madagascar Periwinkle and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar Periwinkle and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Contorted Filbert
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.