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VINCA minor 'Bowles Variety'

Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - syn. La Grave
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    Pests & Diseases - rust

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    Place of Origin - probably collected from the Alps by EA Bowles (1865-1954), English plantsman and horticulturist

Delivery Information

Estimated delivery between 26 June and 02 July 2013. Subject to all plants being in stock

Please note that orders will normally be despatched within 5 - 10 working days from receipt except in the busy Spring season when it may take up to 15 working days from receipt until despatch.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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VINCA minor 'Bowles Variety'

Lesser periwinkle

('La Grave') - large azure-blue flowers and green leaves

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Evergreen - elliptic or lance-shaped leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
Ground Cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil - prostrate, mat-forming shrub with long, trailing shoots. produces flowers 2.5-3cm (1-1¼in) across over a long period.

Hardiness Rating

Fully hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 10-20cm (4-8in)
Spread - in metres - indefinite

Preferred Location

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Full Sun - for best flowering, in soil which retains moisture.

Soil Conditions

No Preference - any but very dry.

Flowers In

Jan
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Buy VINCA minor 'Bowles Variety'

Pot size: 1.5 or 2 Litre

£7.50 each
3+£6.00 each
10+£5.50 each
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