When is the best time to sow Madagascar periwinkle?

Madagascar periwinkle is a perennial flowering plant with rich flower colors, and if well cared for, it can bloom all year round. Generally, when grown outdoors, it often blooms continuously from spring to autumn, so Madagascar periwinkle has also earned the reputation of “daily spring.” Because its flower colors are very rich and its flowering period is especially long, it is very suitable for landscaping and can also be grown as a potted plant.

The best viewing period for Madagascar periwinkle is usually in spring, and it is suitable for planting as a flower sea. However, according to the viewing period, planting preparations need to be made in advance and the sowing time planned well, so as to ensure that the flowers can be enjoyed as expected. Moreover, Madagascar periwinkle is mostly propagated by sowing to raise seedlings, then transplanted and planted until it blooms. So, when is Madagascar periwinkle sown?

Although Madagascar periwinkle is a perennial herbaceous plant, it is mostly cultivated as an annual in daily applications. The sowing time is generally from January to April in spring, and the temperature in the sowing environment should be kept between 22°C-25℃, since Madagascar periwinkle is a sun-loving plant. In particular, the growth and flowering of Madagascar periwinkle cannot be separated from sufficient light, because lack of light or insufficient light will cause Madagascar periwinkle to become leggy, which not only affects the number and quality of flowers, but also, if potted, affects the beauty of the plant shape. And in winter, if there is a lack of light, combined with low temperatures, it will also affect its growth.

Not only that, Madagascar periwinkle is also very sensitive to temperature, so if you want to grow Madagascar periwinkle well, original temperature regulation is key. Especially during the sowing and seedling stage, because Madagascar periwinkle takes a relatively long time to germinate, sowing is most suitable when the soil temperature reaches 21℃, since Madagascar periwinkle prefers a warm growing environment. Under this temperature condition, the seeds of Madagascar periwinkle have the highest activity, are more likely to sprout, and sprout more uniformly.

From sowing to smooth flowering, Madagascar periwinkle often needs to go through about 100 days. During the cultivation period, it is not only necessary to provide it with a suitable growing environment, but also to do a good job in care and management. However, for different varieties of Madagascar periwinkle, even under the same conditions, their germination time is not exactly the same, and the fastest takes nearly 1 week, and this can only be achieved when all growing conditions are met.

Of course, if it is potted, because the temperature is easier to control, the sowing time is not so strict. Generally, as long as the temperature and humidity are suitable, it can often still sprout smoothly. Under normal circumstances, propagation can be achieved from January to April, and when grown as a potted plant or under greenhouse conditions, sowing between March and May often makes it easier to sprout.