Lesser Periwinkle

Vinca minor ‘La Grave’ (= ‘Bowles Variety’)

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Perfect as a ground cover for gardens and borders.
Has evergreen leaves year-round.
Adorns gardens with lush purple flowers in spring and summer.
Excellent shade-tolerant and suitable under trees.
Requires little maintenance and helps prevent erosion.

Vinca minor ‘La Grave’ (= ‘Bowles Variety’) Lesser Periwinkle is a hardy, evergreen perennial with glossy foliage and rich blue-violet blooms. The name Vinca minor ‘La Grave’ anchors its classic, timeless charm in any garden. This vigorous plant forms a low, spreading groundcover that covers soil quickly and efficiently, creating a natural carpet that stays neat year-round. Its compact habit supports dense growth without overpowering neighboring plants. Perfect for shady nooks and borders, this variety offers reliable flowering throughout the season and enduring vigor that strengthens with age, making it a trusted addition to any plant collection.

Care & Watering

Lesser Periwinkle 'La Grave' (Bowles Variety) is an evergreen groundcover. Water regularly until established, then provide moderate moisture and avoid waterlogging. It tolerates drought once rooted but appreciates consistent care in containers and beds.

Maintenance

Prune after flowering to control spread, trim dead stems, and remove any frost-damaged growth. Mulch to conserve moisture and keep runners in check for a neat appearance.

Location

Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. It tolerates shade but may spread slower in deep shade; ideal as a border, rock garden, or groundcover.

Tips

Use edging to contain runners, avoid soggy soils, and propagate easily by semi-ripe cuttings or layering for lush coverage.

Vinca minor ‘La Grave’ (Bowles Variety) is a decorative periwinkle with glossy green leaves and a profuse bloom cover of blue-purple flowers in season. This compact groundcover provides striking ornamental value, forms dense clumps, and remains evergreen for color year-round, ideal for natural accents and soft color contrasts.

Flowering months	April May
Density per m2	8 a 12
Standing	Shade, Full sun
Properties	Winter hardy., Evergreen., Group planting., Ground cover.
Flower color	Blue
Leaf color	Green

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Delivery costs

BE € 4,95	NL € 5,95
DE € 6,95	FR € 9,95
AT € 14,95	DK € 16,95
IT € 16,95	ES € 19,95
SK € 19,95	CZ € 19,95
SE € 20,95	IE € 20,95
LU € 20,95

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