Vinca Rose

Madagascar or rosy periwinkle plant (Catharantus roseus) is a spectacular plant used as a groundcover or trailing accent. Previously known as Vinca rosea, this species does not have the hardiness its look-alike cousin, Vinca minor, has attained. The rosy periwinkle plant is tolerant of many growing conditions where seasons are warm annually and soil is well draining.

Starry flowers, glossy leaves, and persistent fruits characterize the rosy periwinkle plant. It is a perennial in its native region of Madagascar and in tropical to semi-tropical regions. The flowers may be found in white, pink, and rosy-purple. It’s a plant that’s easy to care for, and may grow as a perennial or an annual in cooler zones.