{"product_id":"vinca-mix-seeds","title":"Vinca (سدا بہار) Mix – 20+ Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinca Mix produces bushy Sada Bahar plants covered with pinwheel-shaped flowers in white, blush pink, soft pink, rose and deep pink shades. Some flowers develop contrasting centres, adding further variation to the display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to Madagascar, this heat-loving flowering plant performs well during Pakistan’s warm weather. Its glossy green leaves and long flowering period make it a dependable choice for pots, borders, pathway edges and grouped garden displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Colour Mix:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces white flowers and several attractive shades of pink.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrasting Centres:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Some blooms develop distinctive pink, red or white central eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong Flowering Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Continues producing flowers throughout warm weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat Tolerant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Performs well in hot and sunny conditions once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile Planting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for pots, borders, pathways and grouped displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually 7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 22–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 22–35°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At least 6–8 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An 8–10-inch pot for one plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About 8–12 inches between plants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually around 12–24 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light, fertile and fast-draining mix\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually around 8–12 weeks after sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, sow from February to April. A second sowing can be started from late August to September while warm weather remains. In Karachi and southern Punjab, sow from January to March, or from August to October after prolonged monsoon rain has eased. In colder northern and hilly areas, sow from March to May after the risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill a clean seed tray or small pots with fine, moist seed starter mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow the seeds approximately ⅛ inch deep and cover them lightly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMist gently, cover the tray and keep it in a warm, dark place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain a temperature of around 22–26°C and keep the mix lightly moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the cover after germination and provide bright light with good airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant after the seedlings develop 3–4 true leaves, keeping the root ball intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater at the base whenever the upper layer of soil begins drying. Allow excess water to drain completely because constantly wet soil can cause root and stem rot. Avoid frequent overhead watering during humid or rainy weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix a small amount of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/vermicompost-fertilizer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into the final soil before transplanting. If growth becomes pale or slow, apply a light dose of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/npk-20-20-20-fertilizer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNPK 20-20-20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately once every four weeks. Check underneath the leaves for aphids, thrips, whiteflies and spider mites. If found, spray \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/neem-oil-for-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeem Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the affected areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Gardener Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWait for consistently warm conditions before sowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect seedlings from strong rain and waterlogged soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeave enough space between plants for good airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive newly transplanted seedlings temporary afternoon shade during extreme heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinca begins flowering while the plants are still young and continues producing blooms throughout warm weather. The flowers usually fall naturally after fading, so frequent deadheading is not required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove damaged leaves and any wet flowers collecting around the base. If the plants develop uneven stems, trim them lightly to encourage bushier growth and more flowering branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill every seed produce the same flower colour?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Each plant normally produces one flower colour or pattern. Grow several plants to create a fuller display of white, blush pink, rose and deep pink flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy are my Vinca seedlings collapsing at the soil line?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is usually damping-off, a fungal problem encouraged by wet soil, cool conditions and poor airflow. Use a clean tray, avoid overwatering and uncover the seedlings promptly after germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy is an established plant wilting while the soil is still wet?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWet soil can damage the roots and cause root or stem rot. Reduce watering, improve drainage and remove severely affected plants before the problem reaches nearby plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this the same plant as groundcover Vinca?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. This flowering plant is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatharanthus roseus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly called Annual Vinca or Sada Bahar. The spreading groundcover plants known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinca major\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinca minor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are different species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I save seeds from these plants?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Allow selected seed pods to mature and begin drying before collecting them. Plants grown from saved seeds may produce different colours or growth habits from the parent plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vinca Mix, Sada Bahar, Sadabahar, Annual Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Rose Periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus, ونکا, سدا بہار\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moji Mall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46331532476638,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8353\/2254\/files\/vinca-tall-mix-flowers-moji-mall.jpg?v=1790393173","url":"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/vinca-mix-seeds","provider":"Moji Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}