Lesser Periwinkle. Lesser periwinkle. Evergreen shrub – Probably the most common cultivar, this selection is preferred for its profuse production of larger lavender-blue flowers. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 3m. Flowers April to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Vinca Minor ‘Bowles’
Lesser periwinkle. Evergreen shrub – Probably the most common cultivar, this selection is preferred for its profuse production of larger lavender-blue flowers.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Vinca |
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Species | Minor |
Varietry | 'Bowles' |
Common Name | Lesser Periwinkle |
Flower Colour | Blue |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Apocynaceae |
Spread | 3m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Trailing |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | Green |
Flowers From | April, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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