Purple Vinca is a popular annual flowering plant in India that blooms beautifully throughout the year. Also known as Periwinkle, Rosy Periwinkle, or Myrtle, this charming plant is admired for its vibrant purple five-petaled flowers and glossy green leaves. Its ideal for growing in balconies, terrace gardens, and home gardens and is a magnet for butterflies!

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• Vinca Purple Hybrid Seeds 25 Seeds
• Where to Grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing Season: Throughout the year (Best time: Summer, from mid-April to January)
• Sowing Method: Seedling transplant / Direct sowing
• Germination Temperature: 2126C
• Germination Time: 410 days from sowing
• Blooming Time: 23 months after sowing (Blooms from summer to winter)

What size grow bag is best for Vinca?

• 9 x 9 (W*H)
• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 12 x 15 (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (W*H)

Vinca Flower Growing Season In India

Periwinkle or Vinca grows best in warm weather and thrives in hot, dry conditions. In India, you can sow vinca seeds from mid-April to January, but the summer season is the best time for planting.

How To Grow Vinca In Pots

Vinca grows well using both direct sowing or seedling transplanting methods.
Ideal Soil Temperature: 21-26C for faster germination
Pot Size: 22-36 cm wide and deep (small pots or grow bags are sufficient)

Vinca Seeds Sowing Method

1. Take a seedling tray or small pot and fill it with a potting mix.

2. You can create your own potting mix using:

   • 20% cocopeat

   • 30% vermicompost

   • 30% garden soil

   • 20% sand

3. Sow vinca seeds 0.5 cm deep in the soil.

4. Place the tray in indirect sunlight, avoiding harsh direct light.

5. Water gently using a watering can and keep the soil moist.
   Germination Time: 4-10 days

Once seedlings develop true leaves, transplant one seedling per 22 cm pot.
After transplanting:

• Keep the pot in partial sunlight for 3 days to reduce transplant shock

• Then move it to full sunlight

Vinca Fertilizer Requirements

Vinca is low-maintenance. Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly for healthy growth, foliage, and flowering .

Vinca Flower Care Tips

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, and rich soil is ideal. It can also grow in poor soil.

• Water: Requires regular watering until established. Once mature, it becomes drought-tolerant. Water moderately.

• Sunlight: Grows in both partial shade and full sunlight. Best to give morning sun and some afternoon shade

• Temperature: Thrives in 24-38C, perfect for Indian summers.

• Pests/Diseases: Aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies may occur. Use neem oil spray . Remove any fungal-infected leaves.

• Mulching: Helps retain moisture and protect from extreme heat.

Vinca Bloom Time

Blooms appear 2-3 months after sowing, usually from summer until cooler months. In India, it can bloom year-round!

Vinca Special Features

• Common names: Vinca, Periwinkle, Rosy Periwinkle, Myrtle

• Scientific name: Catharanthus roseus

• Height: 30-90 cm

• Growing difficulty: Easy

• Companion Plants: Marigolds, Zinnias