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An excellent ground cover with dark green glossy foliage, Vinca minor ‘Bowles’ variety has large purple-blue pinwheel flowers that appear late spring and continue throughout summer. The ‘Bowles’ variety boasts larger and glossier leaves than other Vinca, as well as larger and more numerous flowers.
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Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates full shade, the leaves will sometimes scorch in too much sun. Tolerates dry shade once plants are established. Stems root into the ground readily, and the new plants that form may be easily moved to a new location in spring or early fall. Mowing the patch low after blooming every couple of years will help to keep it thick.
| Common Name | Bowles' Common Periwinke |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Vinca minor 'Bowles' |
| Container/Amount | 1 Quart |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Shade, Sun |
| Height | 4 to 8" |
| Width | 24 to 36" |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | spring/early summer |
| Flower Color | bright blue |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | dark green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
