Clitoria
Genus
Daily
Water Requirement
Pink
Flower Color
Non Fragrant
Fragrance
Hanging
Use
Medium
Maintenance
Medium
Size
Outdoor
Use
Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Yes
With Pots
Balcony,Hanging,Low Maintenance
Use
Aparajita (Butterfly Pea / Shankhpushpi) Single Pink Plant
Clitoria ternatea, commonly known as Aparajita, Butterfly Pea, or Shankhpushpi, is a flowering climber belonging to the Fabaceae family. This Single Pink variety produces elegant soft pink flowers with a delicate appearance, making it a charming addition to ornamental gardens, balconies, and flowering landscapes.
Widely cultivated for its ornamental beauty, edible flowers, herbal tea, and traditional medicinal uses, Pink Aparajita is also valued for its ability to enrich the soil through natural nitrogen fixation. Its vigorous climbing habit and long flowering season make it an excellent choice for trellises, fences, pergolas, and garden arches while attracting butterflies and pollinators.
Flower Colour: Soft Pink
Flower Form: Single Petaled
Blooming Season: Most of the year in warm tropical climates
Culinary Uses
- The flowers can be used as an edible garnish in beverages, desserts, salads, and other culinary creations.
- Fresh or dried flowers may be infused into herbal teas and floral beverages.
- The blooms add ornamental value to food presentations and specialty drinks.
- The petals pair well with honey, mint, ginger, cinnamon, and other herbal ingredients.
Growing Conditions
Pink Aparajita thrives in full sun and adapts well to a wide range of soil types, including clay soils. It grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH range of 5.5–8.9. Regular pruning encourages bushier growth and abundant flowering. Applying phosphorus-rich fertilizers such as bone meal helps support healthy blooms. In warm, frost-free climates, flowering can begin within 7–11 weeks and continue for much of the year.
Landscape Uses
Ideal for trellises, fences, pergolas, balconies, containers, butterfly gardens, cottage gardens, and ornamental landscapes where its soft pink flowers create a graceful and colourful display throughout the growing season.
