{"product_id":"vinca-minor-bowles-50ct-flat-periwinkle-ground-cover","title":"Vinca Minor Bowles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVinca Minor Bowles (Periwinkle) - 50 Count Flat for Shade Gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your shaded landscape with \u003cstrong\u003eVinca Minor Bowles 50 count flat\u003c\/strong\u003e - the classic evergreen ground cover beloved by homeowners and landscapers across \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones 4-9\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also known as \u003cstrong\u003ePeriwinkle or Myrtle\u003c\/strong\u003e, this stunning flowering ground cover is the perfect solution for shade gardens throughout the Northeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern regions, delivering vibrant blue spring blooms and year-round glossy green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Vinca Minor Bowles for Your Landscape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinca Minor Bowles\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium \u003cstrong\u003eevergreen ground cover\u003c\/strong\u003e that excels in shady and part shade locations where other plants struggle. This durable perennial creates a lush carpet of rich, glossy leaves topped with beautiful blue flowers each spring, making it ideal for woodland gardens, shaded slopes, and naturalized landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant Blue Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stunning blue flowers appear in spring, adding color to shade gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen Beauty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy green foliage provides year-round visual interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally resistant to deer browsing, protecting your investment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Specialist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in part shade to full shade conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to care for once established, requires minimal attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpreading Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally fills in to create dense, weed-suppressing coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles dry spells and heavy shade once adapted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErosion Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for stabilizing slopes and preventing soil runoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat ground cover grows best in full shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVinca Minor Bowles (Periwinkle) is one of the best ground covers for full shade. It thrives in part shade to full shade conditions where grass and other plants struggle, making it perfect for areas under trees, on north-facing slopes, and in woodland gardens across zones 4-9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill deer eat Vinca Minor Bowles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, Vinca Minor Bowles is naturally deer resistant. Deer typically avoid eating periwinkle due to its foliage characteristics, making it an excellent choice for areas with heavy deer pressure in the Northeast, Midwest, and other regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Vinca Minor spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVinca Minor Bowles spreads at a moderate pace, typically filling in 1-2 feet over time through its natural spreading habit. With proper spacing (6-8 inches apart), you can expect good coverage within one growing season, with full dense coverage by the second year. Best growth occurs with the initial spring growth after coming out of winter dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Vinca Minor Bowles grow in sun or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVinca Minor Bowles prefers part shade to full shade but can tolerate some morning sun. It performs best in shaded conditions and is ideal for areas that receive less than 4 hours of direct sunlight per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Periwinkle the same as Vinca Minor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, Periwinkle and Vinca Minor are the same plant. It's also commonly called Myrtle. Vinca Minor 'Bowles' is a specific variety known for its vibrant blue flowers and superior performance as a shade ground cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many Vinca plants do I need to cover my area?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach 50-count flat covers different areas depending on spacing: 6\" spacing covers 9 square feet (dense coverage), 8\" spacing covers 16 square feet (standard), and 12\" spacing covers 36 square feet (economy). For faster coverage, use closer spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoverage Guide - 50 Plant Flat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach flat contains 50 individual Vinca plugs in biodegradable pots:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6\" spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers 9 square feet (dense, quick coverage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8\" spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers 16 square feet (standard coverage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12\" spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers 36 square feet (economy coverage, slower fill-in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Zones \u0026amp; Regional Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy in USDA Zones 4-9\u003c\/strong\u003e - Perfect for shade gardens in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNortheast landscapes (New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidwest gardens (Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-Atlantic regions (Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouthern states (North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon - where permitted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinca minor 'Bowles'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Periwinkle, Myrtle, Vinca Bowles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen flowering ground cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 inches as ground cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreads 3-6 feet, naturalizes over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade (tolerates some sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, adapts to most soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring (April-May)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich glossy green, evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Uses for Your Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade garden ground cover beneath trees and large shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland garden naturalization and forest floor coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErosion control on shaded slopes and hillsides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation plantings on north-facing exposures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorder edging for shaded walkways and paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance alternative to grass in deep shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass plantings for uniform evergreen coverage with spring color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion planting with spring bulbs (daffodils, tulips)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Planting Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1 - Prepare the Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply mulch to the planting area before installation. 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Once adapted, Vinca tolerates occasional dry spells and heavy shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips for Best Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in spring or fall for optimal establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants closer (6-8\") for faster coverage in high-visibility areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim back after flowering to encourage fresh, compact growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilize lightly in early spring for vigorous blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with hostas, ferns, astilbes, and spring bulbs for beautiful shade gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow to naturalize in woodland settings for a cottage garden look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent under pine trees and in acidic soil conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Vinca Minor Bowles is a Garden Classic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinca Minor Bowles has been a favorite of gardeners for generations, prized for its reliability, beauty, and versatility. The vibrant blue spring flowers create a stunning carpet of color that rivals any shade-loving perennial, while the evergreen foliage ensures your landscape looks polished year-round. Whether you're creating a woodland retreat, stabilizing a shaded slope, or simply looking for a low-maintenance ground cover that performs beautifully in challenging conditions, Vinca Minor Bowles delivers exceptional results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Restrictions:\u003c\/strong\u003e We do not ship plants to California, Arizona, Hawaii, Alaska, or USVI due to agricultural regulations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder your Vinca Minor Bowles 50 count flat today\u003c\/strong\u003e and enjoy the timeless beauty of Periwinkle in your shade garden - vibrant blue blooms, glossy evergreen foliage, and effortless elegance for years to come!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cleatus Farms","offers":[{"title":"50ct flat","offer_id":49898174120254,"sku":"4951  B09XKLDND5","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/6397\/3694\/files\/VincaPeriwinkle.jpg?v=1772392735","url":"https:\/\/www.shrubdepot.com\/products\/vinca-minor-bowles-50ct-flat-periwinkle-ground-cover","provider":"Shrub Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}