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About Chrysanthemums and Periwinkle


About Periwinkle and Chrysanthemums


Color

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

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, 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
Spicy   
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
6.00   
6
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
Early Summer Season   
Spring Season   

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
NA   
  

Origin
Asia   
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
Father's Day, Funerals, Sympathy   
Decoration   

Allergy
Unknown   
Contact Dermatitis   

Family

Common Name
NA   
  

Tribe
NA   
  

Scientific Name
Dendranthema grandiflorum   
Vinca   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Asterales   
Gentianales   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Asteraceae   
Apocynaceae   

Sub Family
Asteroideae   
NA   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Chrysanthemums and Periwinkle color

Chrysanthemums and Periwinkle come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Chrysanthemums 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. Chrysanthemums is Bowl in shape and has Spicy fragrance whereas Funnel shaped Periwinkle has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Chrysanthemums and Periwinkle

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

Chrysanthemums and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Chrysanthemums and Periwinkle Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Chrysanthemums and Periwinkle Family classification here. Chrysanthemums 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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