Catharanthus roseus
BRED BY SYNGENTA FLOWERS
PHOTO COURTESY OF SYNGENTA FLOWERS
How long has it been on the market?
Spring 2019
Habit
Mounded
Grows to height/width
Grows to 14-16 inches tall and 18-20 inches wide
Flowering times
This cora flowers in from spring all the way through summer.
Key features
Cora XDR is highly resistant to 10 of the most virulent isolates of Phytophthora nicotianae that cause Phytophthora blight on annual vinca. Cora has large, showy flowers and comes in a wide range of solid and high-demand bicolor patterns.Display Tip
Cora XDR is easier to grow with improved branching, uniformity and a free-flowering form ideal for premium packs and small to larger pots.
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