'Bowles' Periwinkle Vine (Vinca)
Bowles' Periwinkle Vine is a hardy, evergreen groundcover that thrives in challenging shady spots. This perennial plant offers beautiful blue flowers in spring and glossy foliage year-round, providing continuous visual interest. It's highly resistant to deer and rabbits, adapting well to poor, dry soils and even coastal conditions. Its dense growth habit suppresses weeds, making it a low-maintenance choice for beginners. Ideal for slopes, edging, and naturalizing, this resilient vine adds enduring beauty to any landscape.
$16.99
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Price vs Category Average
-39%
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Botanical Name
Vinca minor 'Bowles'
/ Vinca minor 'Bowles'
Who it's for
- Excellent Groundcover
- High Adaptability and Durability
- Attractive Year-Round Foliage
Who should skip it
- Aggressive Spreader
- Requires Boundary Management
- Toxic If Ingested
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Vinca minor 'Bowles'
Mature Height
6-8 inches
Mature Width
18 inches
Hardiness Zones
USDA 4 - 9
Light Requirement
Part-sun to Shade
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Blue
Spacing Recommendation
12 to 18 inches apart
Features
- Provides year-round glossy evergreen foliage.
- Resistant to deer and rabbit damage.
- Tolerates poor, dry, and salty soils.
- Low maintenance, ideal for beginners.
- Suppresses weeds with dense growth.
- Suitable for slopes and erosion control.
- Flowers in spring and summer.
- Adds winter interest to the garden.
What customers say
Customers highly value the Periwinkle Vine for its exceptional health and robust quality upon arrival, largely due to meticulous packaging that ensures safe transit. Once established, reviewers consistently praise its vigorous growth, making it a reliable, low maintenance ground cover. The plant’s ornamental appeal, featuring glossy foliage and striking blue purple flowers, is frequently noted. While most feedback is strongly positive regarding hardiness, a few customers felt the starter plants were smaller than anticipated for the cost, slightly impacting perceived value. Overall, the consensus confirms this is a durable, attractive perennial that generally exceeds expectations for mail order horticulture.
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