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Catharanthus roseus Titan F1 Blush - Madagascar periwinkle

Catharanthus roseus Titan F1 Blush
Madagascar periwinkle, Rose periwinkle, Old-maid

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This excellent variety of Madagascar periwinkle bears light pink flowers with a magenta eye, measuring 6cm (2in) in diameter. The compact and well-branched plant blooms early in the season and continues until the end of summer. This water-efficient plant tolerates heat, and cool and humid conditions. It performs well both in flower beds and in pots. It is a tender perennial that is grown as an annual in our climate.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
38 cm
Spread at maturity
35 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time May to September
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Description

Catharanthus roseus Titan 'Blush' belongs to a line of hybrids derived from C. roseus or Vinca rosea, selected for their particularly large flowers in various colours, their early-blooming, and their excellent performance in both garden and pot. Fast-growing, water-efficient, and heat-resistant, Titan F1 periwinkles transform planters into flower baskets. Use their gorgeous blooms to create ephemeral beds overflowing with fantasy and freshness. This variety bears light pink large flowers adorned with a magenta eye. 

 

The Titan F1 'Blush' periwinkle belongs to the Apocynaceae family, related to the perennial and hardy periwinkles we cultivate in our gardens. It is a tender perennial plant, grown as an annual in our climates. Its ancestor is endemic to Madagascar, where it grows up to 1800m (5905ft) above sea level. Catharanthus roseus is the origin of many cultivars with a much more compact habit and larger, brightly coloured flowers. The Titan F1 periwinkle forms a clump of leafy stems reaching about 35cm (14in) in height and spreading 30cm (12in) in one season. The rather fleshy and well-branched stems bear evergreen oval and entire leaves, 5 to 7cm (2 to 3in) long, with a glossy medium green colour. The flowers of this 'Blush' variety appear in the axils of the leaves, usually in the upper part of the stem. They bloom from May to June until October. Each flower has a short tube that opens into a wide 6cm (2in) corolla, formed by 5 flat petals radiating in a pastel pink colour. The small and contrasting centre of the flower is a vivid magenta pink. The well-developed root system of the Titan F1 periwinkle helps the plants to adapt quickly and permanently in beds.

 

Titan F1 periwinkles are fabulous plants for flowering pots, just like calibrachoas and surfinias. However, they are less commonly used in summer compositions, even though they are heat-tolerant, much less demanding, and frugal in terms of water. They can be used in a mix of colours, or combined in a large pot with Dichondra 'Silver Falls', bacopas, pelargoniums, and angelonias. They are also excellent plants for flower beds, accompanying wallflowers, cineraria maritime, Pennisetum 'Rubrum', and more.

 

Attention! All parts of the plant contain toxic alkaloids, from which effective molecules have been derived for the treatment of leukaemia.

Please be aware that our young plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners. Upon receipt, repot and store them in sheltered areas (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before planting them outdoors once the risk of frost has passed.

 

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 6 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 38 cm
Spread at maturity 35 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Catharanthus

Species

roseus

Cultivar

Titan F1 Blush

Family

Apocynaceae

Other common names

Madagascar periwinkle, Rose periwinkle, Old-maid

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference168331

Planting and care

Madagascar periwinkles, endemic to the Island of Madagascar, grow equally well in wet environments or in dry, almost arid areas, from sea level up to 1800m (5905ft) in altitude. In nature, they thrive in meadows, cultivated fields, open forests, and along paths. This goes to show how undemanding and easy to grow these plants are in the sun, partial shade, or even in full shade in hot regions. Their only requirement is well-drained soil, kept consistently moist during the flowering period. They are frost-tender perennial plants that should be sheltered in winter, by storing them in a very bright, minimally heated room. They do tolerate a rather dry atmosphere well. You can lightly pinch the tips of the shoots during the growing season to maintain a bushy habit, but without excess to avoid hindering flowering.

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Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 2 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Ordinary, well-drained.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs to be stored

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