Vinca Minor Bowles Variety 1 Gal

Bowles Periwinkle

Vinca Minor Bowles

Height: 6 inches

Spread: 18 inches

Sunlight: full sun partial shade full shade

Hardiness Zone: 3a

Other Names: Common Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle

Description:

One of the very best groundcovers for deep shade, featuring showy white flowers held over lustrous dark green evergreen foliage; does well in sun or deep shade, quickly forms a dense mat, even grows well under mature trees

Ornamental Features

Bowles Periwinkle has masses of beautiful purple flowers along the stems from mid spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its small glossy oval leaves remain dark green in colour throughout the year.

Landscape Attributes

Bowles Periwinkle is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.

This is a high maintenance plant that will require regular care and upkeep, and should not require much pruning, except when necessary, such as to remove dieback. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

Spreading
Bowles Periwinkle is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Border Edging
General Garden Use
Groundcover
Container Planting