Vinca Pacifica XP Mix Hybrid Seeds (Periwinkle/ Sadabahar/सदाबहार के बीज)

Description

Vinca Pacific XP Mix Hybrid seeds: Transform your garden with the vibrant and long-lasting beauty of Vinca Pacific XP Mix Hybrid seeds. These popular annuals, commonly known as periwinkle or rosy periwinkle, are prized for their continuous blooms and easy-care nature. With a mix of colorful, five-petaled flowers and attractive glossy green leaves, vincas are a delightful addition to any garden, balcony, or terrace.  

Key Features:

• Quantity: 25 Seeds
• Type: Vinca Pacific XP (Bold Mixture) Mix Hybrid
• Ideal Growing Conditions: Balcony or terrace garden
• Growing Season: Throughout the year (India), best from mid-April to January (summer).
• Sowing Method: Seedling transplant/Direct sow  
• Germination Temperature: 21-26°C
• Germination Time: 4-10 days
• Blooming Time: 2-3 months from sowing (summer to winter)

Planting & Care:

• Grow Bag Size: 9×9, 12×12, 15×12, or 15×15 (W*H) recommended
• Potting Mix: Combine 20% coco peat, 30% vermicompost, 30% garden soil, and 20% sand.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sunlight in the morning and some afternoon shade.  
• Watering: Water regularly until established, then moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
• Soil: Use well-drained, fertile soil. Vincas can tolerate normal to poor soil as well.  
• Temperature: Grows best between 24-38°C.  
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly.
• Pest Control: Watch for aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies. Use neem oil for pest control.
• Disease Control: Remove infected leaves to prevent the spread of fungal diseases.  

Mulching: Mulching can help retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.  

FAQs:

• Do vincas come back every year? Vincas are typically annuals, but they may self-seed.  
• Why are my vincas turning yellow and dying? Overwatering, underwatering, or nutrient deficiencies (iron or nitrogen) can cause yellowing.

Technical Details:

• Common Name: Vinca, Periwinkle, Rosy Periwinkle, Myrtle
• Scientific Name: Catharanthus roseus  
• Plant Height: 30-90 cm  
• Growing Level: Easy
• Companion Plants: Marigolds and zinnias