Periwinkle, Madagascar (Catharanthus roseus), packet of 50 seeds
$4.95
Family: Dogbane (Apocynaceae)
Hardy to Zones 9 to 12, otherwise grown as an annual, 120 days to flowers
(Vinca rosea, Vinca) Evergreen perennial subshrub with widespread distribution in the tropics. Excellent choice for sandy areas needing stabilization. Makes masses of very pretty white or pink flowers. Traditional usage (TAM): stomach pain. Source of anticancer compound vincristine, used mainly in treating infant leukemia. Plant prefers full sun and fast-draining, even very sandy soils. The plants will flower in the first year. Sow in spring. Barely cover seed with soil, tamp securely, and keep warm, shaded and evenly moist. Germ in 2 weeks. Thin or transplant seedlings to 1 foot apart.
50 seeds/pkt., Open Pollinated, Untreated, NO GMO’s
In stock
Poonam K –
Hi can I get a sapling of Madagascar Periwinkle instead of seeds. I need it at San Mateo 94402
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Richo Cech –
Hello Poonam, We do have a flat of these but too few to list. The only way I can think of to get one to you is if you make an order for plants and put these words in the customer comments field at checkout: “please add one Madagascar periwinkle plant to this order and I authorize you to charge my card $15.00 extra for the plant.” BTW they are very nice.
Richo
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