Vinca Minor Bowles 50 Count Flat - Periwinkle Evergreen Groundcover Plants with Blue Flowers


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🌱 Available For Shipping April 1st, 2026

Premium Vinca Minor 'Bowles' - Beautiful Blue-Flowering Evergreen Groundcover

Transform shaded areas into stunning carpets of color with our premium Vinca Minor 'Bowles', also known as Lesser Periwinkle. This evergreen groundcover features gorgeous blue-purple flowers and glossy dark green foliage, creating a lush, weed-free landscape solution.

Why Choose Vinca Minor 'Bowles' Periwinkle?

  • Stunning Spring Blooms: Showy blue-purple flowers bloom from early spring to early summer
  • Evergreen Beauty: Deep green, glossy foliage provides year-round visual interest
  • Deer Resistant: Natural deer resistance protects your landscape investment
  • Drought Tolerant: Once established, thrives with minimal watering
  • Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care, perfect for busy gardeners
  • Fast Growing: Quickly fills empty spaces with sprawling stems for complete coverage
  • Versatile: Ideal for slopes, shaded areas, rock gardens, and hanging baskets

What's Included in Each Flat

Each flat contains 50 individual plants in a convenient 10"Ă—20" tray, perfect for mass planting projects.

Coverage Guide - Plant Spacing Options

Approximate coverage per 50-count flat based on 1 plant per spacing:

  • 6" spacing: Covers approximately 9 square feet (dense, lush coverage)
  • 8" spacing: Covers approximately 16 square feet (standard coverage)
  • 12" spacing: Covers approximately 36 square feet (economical coverage)

Plant Specifications

  • Botanical Name: Vinca minor 'Bowles'
  • Common Names: Lesser Periwinkle, Bowles Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle
  • Type: Evergreen perennial groundcover
  • USDA Zones: 4 to 9
  • Height: 2-4 inches (low-growing spreader)
  • Flower Color: Blue-purple
  • Bloom Time: Early spring to early summer
  • Foliage: Small, glossy, dark green leaves on sprawling stems

Growing Conditions

  • Light: Partial shade to full shade (ideal for challenging shaded spots)
  • Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
  • Water: Regular watering until established, then drought tolerant
  • Maintenance: Low maintenance once established
  • Special Features: Deer resistant, drought tolerant, weed-suppressing

Ideal Uses for Vinca Minor 'Bowles'

  • Groundcover for shaded areas under trees
  • Slope stabilization and erosion control
  • Rock gardens and woodland gardens
  • Hanging baskets and containers
  • Border edging and pathway lining
  • Mass plantings for seasonal color
  • Low-maintenance landscape areas

Expert Planting Instructions for Best Results

  1. Mulch First: Apply mulch to the planting area before planting to retain moisture and prevent erosion from water runoff
  2. Cluster Planting: Plant Vinca in clusters of 2 pots/plugs per hole (creates 25 planting spots per flat for easier watering)
  3. Create Water Wells: Form a small saucer-shaped well around each planting to direct water to the roots
  4. Double Watering Method: Fill each well with water, let it soak in, then water again immediately
  5. Establishment Care: Water every other day using this method to keep soil moist during the establishment period

Benefits of Vinca Minor 'Bowles' Groundcover

Create an effortless, polished landscape with this beautiful cultivar of Lesser Periwinkle. Its fast growth rate and low-growing habit make it perfect for filling empty spaces and creating a lush, weed-free groundcover. The combination of evergreen foliage and vibrant blue-purple spring flowers adds both year-round structure and seasonal color to your garden.

Shipping Restrictions: We do not ship plants to California, Arizona, Hawaii, Alaska, & USVI

Pre-order your Vinca Minor 'Bowles' 50 Count Flat today (ships April 1st, 2026) and create a stunning, low-maintenance evergreen groundcover with beautiful blue flowers that will enhance your landscape for years to come!

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