ClassicCatharanthus roseus · Apocynaceae
Pink Sadabahar
The classic rosy pink Sadabahar with a darker eye at the centre. A non stop bloomer that looks lovely massed in pots or borders.
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Light
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Full sun to partial shade. More sun means more flowers.
Watering
Every 2 to 3 days in summer, weekly in winter. Very drought tolerant once established.
About Sadabahar
Sadabahar means always in bloom, and this cheerful plant lives up to it. It flowers almost 365 days a year with five petalled blooms, shrugs off heat, poor soil and missed waterings, and needs almost no care. The perfect first plant for a new gardener and a reliable splash of colour for any balcony.
Botanical name
Catharanthus roseus
Family
Apocynaceae
Origin
Madagascar, naturalised throughout India
Local names
Sadabahar, Sadaphuli, Nayantara, Periwinkle
Uses
- ✓Year round colour in beds, borders and pots
- ✓Hardy balcony plant for busy people
- ✓Subject of important pharmaceutical research
- ✓Butterfly friendly flowering plant
Watering Guide
Every 2 to 3 days in summer, weekly in winter. Very drought tolerant once established.
- •Let the soil dry out between waterings
- •Avoid overhead watering, wet flowers spoil faster
- •Survives short dry spells without complaint
- •In monsoon, ensure the pot never stands in water
Soil Mix Recipe
- Garden soil2 parts
- Sand1 part
- Compost1/2 part
Best Practices
- ★Pinch tips every few weeks to keep the plant compact and bushy
- ★Do not overfeed, too much fertilizer gives leaves instead of flowers
- ★Collect seed pods to grow endless free plants
- ★Trim leggy stems by one third in early spring
Growth Journey
Watch your Sadabahar grow, from day one to full glory
Settling in
Week 1 to 2
Height: 10 to 15 cm
Bushing up
Month 1 to 2
Height: 20 to 30 cm
Full bloom
Month 2 to 4
Height: 35 to 45 cm
Mature
Month 6+
Height: 45 to 60 cm
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