Vinca minor 'Bowles Variety' - Dwarf periwinkle
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🌿 Features
Type: Herbaceous perennial groundcover
Common name: Lesser periwinkle
Scientific name: Vinca minor 'Bowles Variety'
Flower color: Lavender blue to purple, simple and delicate
Mature height: 0.10–0.20 m
Mature width: 0.30–0.60 m
Habit: Creeping, spreading, forming a dense and uniform mat
Flowering period: April to June, with evergreen foliage all year round
Exposure: Partial to full shade
Watering needs: Moderate, prefers moist but well-drained soil
Soil type: Rich in organic matter, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic
Hardiness zone: Zone 4 to 9
Drought tolerance: Moderate once established
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in partial to full shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly after planting to establish a strong root system, then maintain consistent moisture during the growing season.
Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming and prune damaged stems in spring to encourage vigorous new growth.
This hardy, evergreen perennial offers dense foliage all year round. Ideal for shaded borders, rock gardens, and woodland gardens, it creates a remarkable ornamental carpet and attracts pollinators with its delicate spring flowers.