- Catharanthus
Botanical name: catharanthus roseus
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: about 40 inches in height and in width
Bloom time: year-round
Hardy zone: zones 9-12
Flower color: white/pink/red/purple
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: reaches full maturity in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: tropical gardens
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: trailing stems
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release granular fertilizer in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: angelonia, lantana, zinnia
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
