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About Rose and Periwinkle


About Periwinkle and Rose


Color

Color
Orange, 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
Floral  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Funnel  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
1.25 cm  
14
2.00 cm  
12

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Part Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Clay  

The pH of Soil
6.50  
4
6.00  
6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur  
Phosphorus  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Japanese beetles  
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies  

List of Diseases
Black Spot, Powdery Mildew  
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot  

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

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
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
Decoration  
Medicinal  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces Haemorrhages, Treats Rickets  
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Rejuvenates body and skin  
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores  

Culinary Uses
Rich in Vitamins, Used in jam, jelly, marmalade  
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Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Healing, Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes  
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Birth Day, Christmas, Congratulations, Father's Day, Friendship Day, Funerals, Mother's Day, Sympathy, Thank You, Valentine's Day, Wedding  
Decoration  

Allergy
Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Itching, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing  
Contact Dermatitis  

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Rosa  
Vinca  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyta  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Rosales  
Gentianales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Rosaceae  
Apocynaceae  

Sub Family
Rosoideae  
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Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
100  
25
200  
18

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Rose and Periwinkle color

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

More facts about Rose and Periwinkle

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

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Rose and Periwinkle Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Rose and Periwinkle uses in this section. Rose and Periwinkle have many medicinal properties. Besides, Rose is given on special occasions like Anniversary, Birth Day, Christmas, Congratulations, Father's Day, Friendship Day, Funerals, Mother's Day, Sympathy, Thank You, Valentine's Day, Wedding whereas Periwinkle on Decoration. Rose and Periwinkle also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Rose and Periwinkle Family classification

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

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