Pink Periwinkle


Photo: Sheldon Navie		Pink Periwinkle Catharanthus roseus Trees and Shrubs Queensland Dry Tropics Region

	Shrubby perennial growing to 60cm with dark green smooth edged foliage. Masses of rose pink flowers with dark red centre cover the plant throughout the warmer months. The plant produces an abundance of seeds which germinate readily. Can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions.

HOW IT SPREADS The seeds can be spread by water (and wind over short distances). The seedlings can germinate along edges of gardens and even cracks in concrete. The plant can also be spread through the dumping of garden waste.





Other superior selections include; Evolvulus pilosus 'Blue Sapphire' Hibbertia scandens - Snake Vine Austromyrtus dulcis - Midyim Ask your local retailer for more superior selections

Alternative Plants


Photo: Macbird Floraprint		Gardenia Gardenia 'Grandiflora Star' Trees and Shrubs

	This compact new cultivar has dense glossy dark green foliage forming a neat bush to 1m although it can be kept to a low hedge. It is absolutely covered in large single fragrant white flowers in the warmer months.

Photo: Macbird Floraprint		Ixoras Ixora species Trees and Shrubs

	Many new selections of this ever popular garden favourite are now available. There are cultivars with a range of growth habits, from low border shrubs to 0.5m through to taller selections growing 1-2m in height. With a wide range of flower colours, including pink, orange, yellow and even white, there is sure to be one to suit every situation.

Photo: Colleen Way		Pretty In Pink Dianthera nodosa 'Pretty in Pink' Trees and Shrubs

	Shrubby perennial that can reach 1m in height. It has unusual yet beautiful frilled pink flowers in the warmer months. Suitable for full sun or semi shaded position.