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Catharanthus roseus - Madagascar Periwinkle


Catharanthus roseus - Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus - Madagascar Periwinkle)

My Madagascar Periwinkle which is about 3 years old or so...has been blooming profusely in the heat of summer. It was larger...however, I keep breaking branches with the hose. lol. Photo taken July 24, 2009.



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Beautiful flowers...
Maybe this shrub actually benefits from the accidental pruning...Lol.

29 Jul, 2009

 

Terratoonie:

Thanks!
This sub-shrub does actually benefits from the
accidental pruning. It has to be pruned every spring to
prevent the leggies (legginess) lol.

29 Jul, 2009

 

Legless ? Lol. :o)

29 Jul, 2009

 

Terratoonie:

Yes, that's the way I want it...legless. LOL!

30 Jul, 2009



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