Periwinkle Care and Plantation Guidelines

Sadabahar botanical name - periwinkle (Vinca minor)
The periwinkle (Vinca minor) sadabahar plant often crawls on steep slopes and banks and offers a green and growing effect in areas that can be found. The periwinkle plant is unique as an example of erosion prevention. The periwinkle is also used as a spreading shrub in USDA garden zones 4 to 8. The periwinkle is also commonly referred to as the creeping vinca or the creeping myrtle.
Periwinkle is often grown as a ground cover. The periwinkle tree gets its common name from the attractive flowers that appear on the leaves in April to May and that appear in the color of periwinkle blue. There are more than 30 species of this plant, some with different leaves and different color flowers. When planting periwinkle, choose the one that best suits your landscape.

This broad-leaf evergreen plant grows easily and periwinkle Flower care most often involves keeping the prolific spreader in check. Periwinkle, once established, is drought resistant and needs little other care if properly sited in the landscape. Periwinkle care after planting may require the removal of tall weeds in the area. Once established, growing sadabahar flower plant will likely shade out future growth of weeds and eliminate this chore.
The periwinkle plant grows best in a partially shaded area of ​​acidic soil; however, it can bloom in a variety of sun and soil. Growing periwinkle in partial shade ensures more lush growth. In many cases, great strength may not be desirable if the periwinkle plant does not need to cover a large area. The small plant can spread up to 8 feet (2.4 m) wide. Growing periwinkles as a ground cover is common because it rarely reaches more than 10 cm in height. Periwinkle is best used to prevent erosion as described above. Do not plant in the flowerbed or garden near other specimens, as this attracts and attacks valuable plants. This plant can be used as a climber on inanimate support and is useful for blocking vision in this use.
Before planting periwinkle, make sure it is what you want in the area, as it is difficult to remove it once it settles. Periwinkle seems to be at the end of the list of exotic invasive plants, but it can escape garden cultivation. In fact, the plant may have problems in some areas, so be sure to check the condition of this vineyard in your region. Alternative plants that are not suitable for your location include ajuga, wintercreeper, creeping juniper and partridge.