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lesser periwinkle 'Bowles's Variety'

Vinca minor 'Bowles's Variety'

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Genus: Vinca
Family: Apocynaceae
Common Names: lesser periwinkle 'La Grave'

About this plant

'Bowles's Variety' is a vigorous, evergreen mat-forming perennial to 20cm in height, with dark green, ovate leaves and violet-blue flowers 2.5-3cm in width

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in all but the driest soils. Flowers best in full sun but very useful for shady areas. Can be invasive

Pruning

Pruning group 6

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn and by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to a rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Pond MarginsSubmerged AquaticWall TrainedGreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years