AWARD

VINCA minor 'Bowles Variety'

Commonly known as Lesser periwinkle

('La Grave') - large azure-blue flowers and green leaves
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
  • Blue
    Lavender blue
  • Height
    10-20cm (4-8in)
  • Spread
    Indefinite
  • 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.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    For best flowering, in soil which retains moisture.
  • Partial shade

VINCA minor 'Bowles Variety'

 
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£12.00 each 
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Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Syn. 'La Grave'. Can be cut back hard in spring to restrict growth
    Pests & Diseases
    Fungal diseases Phoma blight and rhizoctonia. Rust
    Place of origin
    Probably collected from the Alps by EA Bowles (1865-1954), English plantsman and horticulturist
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Coastal / windswept
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Tolerates all
    Any but very dry.
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Vinca - Growing Guide

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