Rose Periwinkle
Catharanthus roseus
(kat-uh-RANTH-us) (RO-zee-us)
Synonyms: Vinca, Cayenne
Jasmine, Madagascar Periwinkle, Old Maid
Lazy Sunday so far. This
beauty is annual in our area and a bit of a finicky one. When it does grow it
truly reminds me of a garden aristocrat. The plants are short and don’t really
spread that much. I have found they like some moisture and few hours respite
from the afternoon sun. They have not done well in containers for us. This isn’t
a common plant at growers around here but if you are persistent you can find
them.
Today’s bonus flower picture
is an abstract of a Strawflower. They are fun to grow with their bright and bristly
flowers. Do not water them too much.
Strawflower
Bracteantha bracteatum
(brak-tee-AN-tha)
(brak-tee-AY-tum)
Synonyms: Everlasting Daisy,
Golden Everlasting
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