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Periwinkle and Tulip


Color

Color
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow  
Blue, Pink, Red, White  

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Floral  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3  
7
5  
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Funnel  

Height
4.00 cm  
14
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
Not Available  
2.00 cm  
12

Line
Not Available  
Not Available  

Silhouette
Not Available  
Not Available  

Blossom Texture
Not Available  
Not Available  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
Not Available  
Not Available  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun, Part Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Sandy  
Clay  

The pH of Soil
6.00  
6
6.00  
6

Essential Fertilizers
Nitrogen  
Phosphorus  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Nematodes, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites  
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies  

List of Diseases
Gray Molds, Root Rot, Stem Rot  
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot  

Bloom Time
Spring Season  
Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
China, Greece, Iran, Persia, Siberia, Turkey, Ukraine  
Europe, France, Spain  

Interesting Facts of
  • Tulip is the national flower of Turkey and Afghanistan and its name is originated from Turkish word 'Turbin'.
  • On Valentine's Day Tulip is the second most popular flower to send after roses.
  
  • About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
  • Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.
  

Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available  
Not Available  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache  
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer  

Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, It has anti-septic properties  
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores  

Culinary Uses
NA  
NA  

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes  
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Father's Day, Friendship Day, Mother's Day, Wedding  
Decoration  

Allergy
NA  
Contact Dermatitis  

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Tulipa  
Vinca  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Gentianales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Liliaceae  
Apocynaceae  

Sub Family
Lilioideae  
NA  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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More about Tulip and Periwinkle Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Tulip and Periwinkle facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Tulip and Periwinkle. Tulip comes in Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow colors whereas Periwinkle flowers are with Blue, Pink, Red, White colors. Other Tulip and Periwinkle facts will definitely amuse you.

Tulip and Periwinkle growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Tulip and Periwinkle growing conditions. Tulip requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Sandy soil. Periwinkle needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Clay soil. Get other Tulip and Periwinkle facts in the sections below.

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Tulip and Periwinkle Classification

After knowing about various Tulip and Periwinkle facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Tulip and Periwinkle classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Tulip and Periwinkle is Tulipa and Vinca respectively. Tulip belongs to Liliaceae family whereas Periwinkle falls under Apocynaceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.

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