Periwinkle || Vinca || Catharanthus Roseus || پٹولہ || Outdoor Flowering Plant UAE & KSA

Periwinkle (Vinca) - Catharanthus Roseus is a popular and highly valued outdoor flowering plant known for its abundant, colorful blooms and glossy green foliage. This resilient subshrub produces stunning flowers that range from white to dark pink with a darker red center, offering a vibrant splash of color throughout the growing season. Periwinkle is a perfect addition to any garden, balcony, or patio in the UAE and KSA.

Commonly used as ground cover, bedding plants, or in hanging baskets, Periwinkle’s dense growth and vibrant flowers make it a wonderful choice for anyone looking to enhance their garden’s aesthetic. It can also be grown in pots or containers, making it versatile for smaller spaces.

Why Choose Periwinkle (Vinca) - Catharanthus Roseus?

✅ Vibrant Flowers – The five-petal flowers bloom in white, pink, and dark red hues, adding a tropical touch to your garden.
✅ Glossy Green Foliage – The attractive, glossy leaves provide contrast to the vibrant flowers, enhancing the plant’s ornamental value.
✅ Low Maintenance – Requires minimal care, perfect for busy gardeners or those new to gardening.
✅ Versatile Planting Options – Ideal for ground cover, bedding, containers, or hanging baskets, making it suitable for a variety of garden styles.
✅ Medicinal Uses – Known for its alkaloid content, used traditionally for various ailments such as asthma, diabetes, and hypertension.
✅ Perfect for UAE & KSA Climate – Thrives in full sunlight and warm conditions, making it ideal for outdoor spaces in hot, dry climates.

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Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Catharanthus Roseus

• Urdu Name: پٹولہ

• Common Names: Periwinkle, Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle

• Family: Apocynaceae

• Origin: Madagascar and tropical regions of Asia

• Height: 30 – 60 cm

• Spread: 30 – 45 cm

• Flower Color: White, pink, dark pink, red with a darker center

• Leaf Type: Glossy, oval to oblong-shaped leaves

• Bloom Season: Spring to fall

• Sun Tolerance: Full sun to partial shade

• Water Requirement: Moderate; keep soil moist but well-drained

• Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil

• Temperature Range: 26°C – 30°C (ideal for UAE & KSA)

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Fragrance: Mild, floral scent

• Pest Resistance: Moderate

• Medicinal Uses: Traditionally used for asthma, skin diseases, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, and other health benefits

• Toxicity: Toxic if ingested; not pet-friendly (keep away from pets and children)

• Maintenance Level: Low

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What You’ll Receive:

• A healthy Periwinkle (Vinca) - Catharanthus Roseus plant in a pot, ready to be added to your garden or patio.

• Expert care and growth guidance from Plantroops UAE for optimal growth in the local climate.

• Safe, eco-friendly packaging and reliable delivery across UAE & KSA.

Add a burst of color and medicinal value to your garden with Periwinkle (Vinca)—an easy-to-care-for, vibrant flowering plant perfect for UAE & KSA landscapes. Available now at Plantroops UAE.