Vinca minor 'Bowles's Variety'
lesser periwinkle ( syn. La Grave )
Lovely, lavender-blue flowers over a long period from April to September and dark green leaves. The long, trailing...
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
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