Type
- Shrub
- Evergreen
Flowering time
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
Flowering colour
- Blue
- Purple
Position
- Full Sun
- Partial Shade
- Full Shade
Soil
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand tolerant
- pH acid, neutral or alkaline
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained, Poorly-Drained
Hardiness
- Hardy in all of UK and Northern Europe (-20 to -15)
- RHS Rating H6
Final height
- 15cm
Final spread
- 60cm
Suitable for
- Direct soil planting
- Large containers
Other
- Great in borders
- Easy to grow
- Pollinator friendly
Human & pets interaction
- Not harmful if eaten
Vinca ‘Bowles Variety’ – 2 litre pot
Otter Price: £8.99
Vinca ‘Bowles’s Variety’ is a robust evergreen perennial that forms a lush, mat-like carpet, reaching a height of approximately 15 cm. Its dark green, ovate leaves provide a rich backdrop to the magnificent display of violet-blue flowers. These captivating blooms can span an impressive width of 60cm. ‘Bowles’s Variety’ is known for its resilient nature and ability to quickly fill in spaces, making it an excellent choice for ground covers, borders, or cascading over walls.
Care instructions:
– Avoid planting directly in the frozen soil.
– Container planting is possible throughout the year; use containers that are large and deep enough to prevent roots from freezing in the winter, and ensure there are drainage holes in the bottom of the container. Planting in small containers will lead to plants becoming rootbound.
– Water well after planting. Water well in dry weather. Avoid waterlogged conditions in winter.
– To maintain the plant’s appearance, remove faded flowers by cutting the stem to a strong leaf without leaving it sticking out of the foliage.
– In the spring, remove the dead and damaged leaves from the foliage.
– Feed weekly when the plant is in flowering season.
– Divide the plant every 3-4 years to create new plants
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