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Bowles' Common Periwinkle
Vinca minor 'Bowles'
Pronunciation: VING-ka MI-nor
SKU #07613
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast, vine-like growth; reaches 4 to 6 in. tall, spreading indefinitely.
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| Description | One of the best groundcovers for shade, displaying large, violet-blue, pinwheel-shaped flowers against glossy dark green leaves. Sun tolerant in cool northern zones. In hot summer areas, plant in dappled to deep shade. Good for use in firescaping. Evergreen in most climates. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
| Design Ideas | Use this shady groundcover for those hard-to-plant spots--its evergreen trailing stems will look fine year-round. It makes a good groundcover for shrub plantings. |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera) |
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable; prefers enriched, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Provide some shade in hot southern areas. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Space 4 to 5 ft. apart as groundcover. Control weeds with mulch until plants fill in. |
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| Description | One of the best groundcovers for shade, displaying large, violet-blue, pinwheel-shaped flowers against glossy dark green leaves. Sun tolerant in cool northern zones. In hot summer areas, plant in dappled to deep shade. Good for use in firescaping. Evergreen in most climates. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
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| Design Ideas | Use this shady groundcover for those hard-to-plant spots--its evergreen trailing stems will look fine year-round. It makes a good groundcover for shrub plantings. |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable; prefers enriched, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Provide some shade in hot southern areas. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Space 4 to 5 ft. apart as groundcover. Control weeds with mulch until plants fill in. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bowles' Common Periwinkle produce flowers?
Late spring through summer
Is Bowles' Common Periwinkle evergreen or deciduous?
Bowles' Common Periwinkle is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Bowles' Common Periwinkle?
Bowles' Common Periwinkle is Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing.
Is Bowles' Common Periwinkle resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Very Wet Areas
How fast does Bowles' Common Periwinkle grow?
Bowles' Common Periwinkle has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Bowles' Common Periwinkle?
Bowles' Common Periwinkle grows in an Clumping habit.
Where can I use Bowles' Common Periwinkle in my landscape?
Bowles' Common Periwinkle is suitable for: Border, Ground Cover.
How can I use Bowles' Common Periwinkle in my garden design?
Use this shady groundcover for those hard-to-plant spots--its evergreen trailing stems will look fine year-round. It makes a good groundcover for shrub plantings.
What color are Bowles' Common Periwinkle flowers?
Bowles' Common Periwinkle produces Blue flowers.
What color is the foliage of Bowles' Common Periwinkle?
Bowles' Common Periwinkle has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Bowles' Common Periwinkle?
Good companion plants for Bowles' Common Periwinkle include: Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera).
How do I care for Bowles' Common Periwinkle?
Highly adaptable; prefers enriched, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Provide some shade in hot southern areas. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Space 4 to 5 ft. apart as groundcover. Control weeds with mulch until plants fill in.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.