Cora® Classic Red Catharanthus

Cora® Classic Red Catharanthus is a named F1 Catharanthus selection with red flowers, identified by Syngenta under product code 70035155. The official profile describes its upright habit and late-spring-to-summer flowering for this selection. ### Selection and use This plant belongs to the Cora® offering; its color and product code distinguish it from other Cora selections. Syngenta lists Catharanthus for landscape and container plantings, including baskets and mixed displays. ### Growing conditions The exact product profile recommends Full Sun. North Carolina State Extension describes Catharanthus roseus as a warm-season plant that can be perennial in the warmest climates and is commonly grown as an annual in colder areas. It recommends moist, well-drained soil; use local seasonal conditions to guide watering and planting time. See the [Syngenta product profile](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70035155) and [NC State Extension plant profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/catharanthus-roseus/). ## Maintenance Provide the listed light and well-drained soil, and water to keep the root zone appropriately moist without leaving containers waterlogged. Syngenta lists USDA hardiness zone 11 for this offering; elsewhere, treat it as a seasonal annual unless protected from cold. Remove spent or damaged growth as needed to maintain the display.