100 Seeds Madagascar Periwinkle Catharanthus roseus Ornamental Flower

Madagascar Periwinkle, also known as Catharanthus roseus, is a warm-climate flowering plant valued for its long bloom season and glossy green foliage. It forms compact, bushy plants that produce five-petaled flowers in shades of pink, rose, and white, often with contrasting centers, making it a popular choice for beds, borders, and containers.
This plant works well in garden beds, edging, hanging baskets, and patio pots, where it provides consistent color through warm weather. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, and it can be grown as a perennial in frost-free zones or as an annual in cooler climates. Regular watering and removal of spent blooms support continued flowering.
Species: Catharanthus roseus
Type: Tender perennial, often grown as an annual
Plant_Habit: Compact, bushy, upright to mounding
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
Zones: 9-11 as perennial, annual elsewhere
Germination: 14-21 days at 70-75F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 8-12 inches apart
Notes: Bloom color may vary; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings