Catharanthus roseus 'Little Mix'
- Product number: 511100
- Origin: Madagascar
- Latin: Catharanthus roseus, also known as Vinca rosea
An unknown, but lovely plant: strong, with firm, shiny leaves and bright flowers. These flowers resemble busy lizzies. The plants bloom all summer; this mixture grows to about 25 cm high. Besides in flower boxes, the plant can also thrive indoors as a houseplant or in the open ground in the garden. In warmer countries, you see these plants more often because they tolerate drought and heat so well. A special detail is that the plant is a source of vinblastine and vincristine, two substances used in medicines against leukemia and Hodgkin's disease. Another substance in the plant is ajmalicine, a blood pressure reducer.
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Latin: Catharanthus roseus, or also Vinca rosea
Dutch: Vlijtige liesjes
Also: Vinca rosea
English: Periwinkle
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- Flower colour: Bright flowers in various colors
- Origin: Madagascar
- Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Catharanthus roseus, also known as Vinca rosea
- Dutch: Busy Lizzies
- Also known as: Vinca rosea
- English: Periwinkle
