Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Peach
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
-
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
RUBUS 'Amity'
Common Name
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
In German
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
Himbeere
In French
Pervenche de Madagascar
Framboise
In Spanish
Catharanthus roseus
Frambuesa
In Greek
Catharanthus roseus
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
Catharanthus roseus
Framboesa
In Polish
Katarantus różowy
Malina
In Latin
Catharanthus roseus
RUBUS IDAEUS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Season and Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Raspberry
Season and care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar Periwinkle and Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raspberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline and for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Madagascar Periwinkle and Raspberry Physical Information
Madagascar Periwinkle and Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar Periwinkle and Raspberry are as follows:
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Raspberry flower color: White
- Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Raspberry
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raspberry 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 Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.