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About Periwinkle and Hyacinth

Color

Color

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

Color Meaning

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
Blue - Peace and Serenity, 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

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Floral
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Funnel
Bell

Height

6.00 cm20.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

2.00 cm2.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
-

Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay
Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.006.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus
Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Gray Molds

Bloom Time

Spring Season
Spring Season

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Europe, France, Spain
Iran, Iraq, Mediterranean Region, Turkmenistan

Interesting Facts of

  • 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.
  • Unattached to the bottom, Water Hyacinths are the only large aquatic plants that float on the water.
  • They float on water by the bubbles trapped by roots and air spaces in the leaf stalks.

Lifespan

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

Medicinal
Decoration

Health Benefits

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial

Culinary Uses

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Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Decoration
Birth Day, Decoration, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis
dry or cracked skin, Itching

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Vinca
Hyacinthus

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales
Liliales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae
Pontederiaceae

Sub Family

-
Scilloideae

Genus

-
-

Number of Species

20030
3 25000
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Information about Periwinkle and Hyacinth

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Periwinkle and Hyacinth in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Hyacinth color

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

More facts about Periwinkle and Hyacinth

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

Periwinkle and Hyacinth Uses

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

Learn about Periwinkle and Hyacinth Family classification

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