Periwinkle

Pansy

About Periwinkle and Pansy

Periwinkle

Pansy

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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

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Funnel

Heart

Height

6.00 cm22.90 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

Watering

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.005.40

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, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Gray Molds, Root Rot

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season, Winter Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Europe, France, Spain

Asia, Europe

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.

The flower name Pansy has come from French word 'pensee' and that means thought or remembrance.
The flower resembles to human face.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years

Habit

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

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good for liver and gallbladder, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Medicinal Uses

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

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Decoration

Anniversary, Decoration

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Vinca

Viola tricolor subsp. tricolor

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Violales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae

Violaceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

200500

3 25000

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Information about Periwinkle and Pansy

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 Pansy in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Pansy color

Periwinkle and Pansy come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Periwinkle and Pansy 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 Heart shaped Pansy has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Periwinkle and Pansy

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

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Periwinkle and Pansy Uses

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

Learn about Periwinkle and Pansy Family classification

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