Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Madagascar
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
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
Orbicular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Periwinkle
In German
Baum Mallow
Immergrün
In French
Arbre Mallow
Pervenche
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Bígaro
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Mallow
Mirta
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Barwinek
In Latin
ligno malvae
Periwinkle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Malvales
Geraniales
Family
Malvaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Lavatera
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Periwinkle
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Periwinkle season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Periwinkle Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Periwinkle are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Periwinkle
Care of Tree Mallow and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Tree Mallow 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.