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