VINCA minor 'Bowles Variety'
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VINCA minor 'Bowles Variety'
Commonly known as Lesser periwinkle
('La Grave') - large azure-blue flowers and green leaves
£12.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
Any 3+ for 11.00 Each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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 -
EvergreenLeaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Blue
Lavender blue -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
10-20cm (4-8in) -
Spread
Indefinite
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilProstrate, mat-forming shrub with long, trailing shoots. produces flowers 2.5-3cm (1-1¼in) across over a long period.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allAny but very dry.
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Full sun
For best flowering, in soil which retains moisture. -
Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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Vinca - Growing Guide
