Buy lesser periwinkle ( syn. La Grave ) Vinca minor 'Bowles's Variety'

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 stems of this prostrate, evergreen shrub are excellent for suppressing weeds in sun or partial shade. Allegedly the best blue-flowered variety and less invasive than Vinca major, 'Bowles's Variety' is particularly well-suited to smaller gardens.

How to care for Vinca minor Bowles's Variety:

Plant into a well-prepared border or woodland margin with plenty of organic matter (well-rotted compost) - Vinca does not like to dry out during the summer.

To prevent the plant from spreading, cut back any unwanted shoots in spring, and where necessary, lift and divide congested clumps at this time.

Flowering period:

Eventual height:

0.2m

Eventual spread:

0.5m

Position:

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth:

Fast-growing

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy