Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Vinca
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Vinca
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Vinca
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Vinca
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Vinca
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Vinca
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Vinca
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Galium
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Brassicales
Family
Apocynaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Hesperis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Vinca and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Vinca and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Vinca and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vinca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vinca is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Vinca and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Vinca and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Vinca and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Vinca and Dame's Rocket
Care of Vinca and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Vinca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.