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Madagascar Periwinkle — Houseplants

Catharanthus

Full sun, moderate watering — indoors or out in high summer.

Photograph of Madagascar Periwinkle
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Plant out
Apr
Sun
Full sun
Water
Medium
Hardiness
H1c
Height
10–50 cm
Spacing
50 cm
Pets
Toxic to pets

Growing notes

Grows to 0.1-0.5 metres. Space about 10-50cm apart.

Toxic to pets

Every part of this plant is poisonous if eaten, so keep it well away from children and pets and ring for advice straight away if any is swallowed.

→ NHS 111 for a person (999 in an emergency); your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal