Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Madagascar
Types
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
gardens
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
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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
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Pollution, 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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
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, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
Rosa rubiginosa
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Rose
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
गुलाब
Periwinkle
In French
Se leva
Pervenche
In Greek
Τριαντάφυλλο
μυρτιά
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Rose and Periwinkle
Season and care of Rose and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Rose and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Periwinkle season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Rose and Periwinkle Physical Information
Rose and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Rose and Periwinkle are as follows:
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rose and Periwinkle
Care of Rose and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.