Periwinkle Flower Colouring

A spreading Periwinkle plant covers the garden floor with five pinwheel-shaped flowers, glossy leaves, a neat bud, and a tiny ladybird. Choose violet-blue, purple, pink, white, or rosy red for the five broad petals, then give each small central eye a contrasting shade. Colour the oval leaves in shiny-looking dark and fresh greens, use red or orange on the ladybird, and keep the cloud pale. Start at the flower eye and sweep colour around the pinwheel direction of every petal, keeping one lighter curve to show the overlap. Begin with the biggest spaces and use gentle pressure for pale colour, then press a little more firmly for bold details. Young artists can use one solid shade in each section, while older children can blend two related colours, add dots or stripes, and draw extra garden details in the open space. As you work, say the flower name—Periwinkle (Vinca)—and notice its special petals, leaves, buds, and centre.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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Make it an activity

Choose a favourite colour palette
Add a simple background
Display the finished artwork

Grown-up note: Please supervise printing and choose age-appropriate art materials.