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About Bluebell and Periwinkle


About Periwinkle and Bluebell


Color

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

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown   
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
5   
5
5   
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl   
Funnel   

Height
6.00 cm   
12
6.00 cm   
12

Diameter
1.25 cm   
14
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   
Full Sun, Part Sun   

Watering
Diligently   
Enough   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy   
Clay   

The pH of Soil
5.50   
8
6.00   
6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur   
Phosphorus   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Unknown, Unknown, Unknown   
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies   

List of Diseases
Unknown   
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot   

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season   
Spring Season   

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
NA   
  

Origin
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America   
Europe, France, Spain   

Interesting Facts of
  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  
  • 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   

Habit
Shrubs   
Shrubs   

Flower Meaning
NA   
  

Astrological Flower
NA   
  

Birth Month Flower
NA   
  

Flower Availability
NA   
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Health Benefits
Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown   
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer   

Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown   
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores   

Culinary Uses
Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown   
NA   

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
NA   
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Healing, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Used after facial and cleansing, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown   
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes   

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding   
Decoration   

Allergy
Unknown   
Contact Dermatitis   

Family

Common Name
NA   
  

Tribe
NA   
  

Scientific Name
Rosa   
Vinca   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Not Available   
Gentianales   

Class
Unknown   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Not Available   
Apocynaceae   

Sub Family
Not Available   
NA   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Bluebell and Periwinkle color

Bluebell and Periwinkle come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Bluebell and Periwinkle color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Bluebell is Bowl in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Funnel shaped Periwinkle has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Bluebell and Periwinkle

You must be eager to know more facts about Bluebell and Periwinkle. Did you know Bluebell has originated in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America while Periwinkle has originated in Europe, France, Spain. One of the Interesting Facts about Bluebell and Periwinkle is that they can survive almost in pots.

Bluebell and Periwinkle Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Bluebell and Periwinkle uses in this section. Bluebell and Periwinkle have many medicinal properties. Besides, Bluebell is given on special occasions like Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding whereas Periwinkle on Decoration. Bluebell and Periwinkle also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Bluebell and Periwinkle Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Bluebell and Periwinkle Family classification here. Bluebell and Periwinkle belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.

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