Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vines
Origin
Madagascar
China, Japan
Types
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Roadsides, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
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Botanical Name
Catharanthus roseus
Clematis
Common Name
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
Clematis
In Hindi
Periwinkle
क्लेमाटिस
In German
Immergrün
Klematis
In French
Pervenche
Clématite
In Spanish
Bígaro
Clemátide
In Greek
μυρτιά
κληματιτής
In Portuguese
Mirta
Clematite
In Polish
Barwinek
Clematis
In Latin
Periwinkle
Clematis
Phylum
Mollusca
Tracheophyta
Class
Gastropoda
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Ranunculales
Family
Apocynaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Clematis
Subfamily
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Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Periwinkle and Clematis
Season and care of Periwinkle and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about Periwinkle and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Periwinkle season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter and Clematis season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Periwinkle and Clematis Physical Information
Periwinkle and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of Periwinkle and Clematis are as follows:
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Periwinkle and Clematis
Care of Periwinkle and Clematis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.