Name/Title
Annual VincaEntry/Object ID
GCA23_HORT_0014Description
These pressed Annual Vinca flowers are displayed with their petals spread out to show their base and star-like appearance. The pressing process preserves the smooth look of its leaves, which face the opposite direction. The flowers have been carefully attached to a special type of paper using a safe glue and are kept safe in a sealed holder.Plant Type
PerennialBotanical Name
Family
Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family)Genus
CatharanthusSpecies
roseusCommon Name
Madagascar Periwinkle (Annual Vinca)Other Name
VincaGrowing Conditions
Water Needs
low to mediumGrowth Rate
fastLight/Sun Exposure
full sun; part shadeSoil Type
well-drained; tolerates sandy soilsSoil pH
slightly acidic to neutralClimate Zone
USDA 10–11 (annual elsewhere)Leaf/Foliage
Leaf/Foliage Color
GreenNotes
opposite, glossy leavesBloom
Bloom Colors
white; pink; rose; redFlowering Season
summer to frostNotes
heat and drought tolerant once establishedMaintenance
Pruning
pinch to encourage branchingDeadheading
not necessary (self-cleaning)Shearing
light shearing if leggyNotes
avoid overwatering to prevent blightPests/Diseases
Pest/Disease Notes
phytophthora blight; leaf spotsTreatment Notes
water at base; ensure drainagePropagation
Propagation Type
seed; cuttingsNotes
start indoors or direct sow after frostAcquisition
Acquisition Method
BequestDate
Sep 8, 2025Aquired From
E GarzaPlace
* Untyped Place
Glenwood CemeteryNotes
2025.001Create Date
August 20, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026
