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Periwinkle and Azalea


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

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

Culinary Uses
Unknown  
NA  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
NA  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Healing, Unknown, Used after facial and cleansing  
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
Rhododendron  
Vinca  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Ericales  
Gentianales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Ericaceae  
Apocynaceae  

Sub Family
NA  
NA  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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More about Azalea and Periwinkle Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Azalea and Periwinkle facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Azalea and Periwinkle. Azalea comes in Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors whereas Periwinkle flowers are with Blue, Pink, Red, White colors. Other Azalea and Periwinkle facts will definitely amuse you.

Azalea and Periwinkle growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Azalea and Periwinkle growing conditions. Azalea requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Periwinkle needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Clay soil. Get other Azalea and Periwinkle facts in the sections below.

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Azalea and Periwinkle Classification

After knowing about various Azalea and Periwinkle facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Azalea and Periwinkle classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Azalea and Periwinkle is Rhododendron and Vinca respectively. Azalea belongs to Ericaceae family whereas Periwinkle falls under Apocynaceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.

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