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Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
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Often times shady spots are neglected in gardens, especially tough-to-fill sites under trees, shrubs, or structures. There are so many plants that can do the job, but here are 9 of our favorites!
I purchased 24 of the Green Carpet pachysandra terminalis and 12 of the Bowles periwinkle last Fall. When I received them, the Green Carpet looked pretty similar to the ones I purchased locally whereas the periwinkles were pretty scrawny.
I planted the Green Carpet by my front walkway, which is pretty shady under large trees, and the periwinkle on the far side of the driveway which is a mix of shady and sunny.
Most of the Green Carpet made it through to the Spring and I just ordered another 2 dozen. I stopped by my rental house yesterday and realized that although I filed a claim for 2 of the periwinkles based on photos from my tenants, it looks like the weeds are strangling more than just two. We will see how it turns out.
The Green Carpet pachysandras get a full-throated yes from me, but I won't be ordering more of the periwinkles. I will try the creeping jenny or something else. For now, I am going to focus on just one part of the yeard.
We're sorry you're unsatisfied with your 'Bowles' Periwinkle Vine. Our customer service team would love to hear from you about its current state. With a team of horticulture experts, we are ready to help you with your situation and any other gardening inquiries. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to info@greatgardenplants.com for further assistance. We look forward to helping!
This is year three for my Periwinkle. There is finally a bit of new growth. My dream is to hide the soil (which used to be hard-to-mow, patchy grass). I planted 32 landscape plugs in zone 6b.
'Bowles' Periwinkle Vine
I've had mixed success buying plants online so I bought these with hesitation. But I couldn't have been happier. I bought 2 sets of Bowles plugs and was pleasantly surprised at how healthy and substantial these plugs are. I'm ordering 5 more sets as I have a large area I'm trying to quickly fill in.
I've ordered over 100 "Bowles" periwinkle plants from you and they are always superbly packaged, arrive quickly and are super healthy. Thank you! See you in the Spring!
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