{"product_id":"100-seeds-madagascar-periwinkle-catharanthus-roseus-ornamental-flower","title":"100 Seeds Madagascar Periwinkle Catharanthus roseus Ornamental Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003eMadagascar 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Catharanthus roseus\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Tender perennial, often grown as an annual\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Compact, bushy, upright to mounding\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, average fertility\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 9-11 as perennial, annual elsewhere\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 14-21 days at 70-75F\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 8-12 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Bloom color may vary; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664812114056,"sku":"ANNISA-485","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/il_fullxfull.7914595896_qf3y_7755c254-25bb-4c8d-a54a-68b8d51f81d2.jpg?v=1791899470","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/100-seeds-madagascar-periwinkle-catharanthus-roseus-ornamental-flower","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}