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ERYSIMUM 'Bowles Mauve'
Commonly known as Perennial wallflower
RHS Plant of the Decade 1973 - 1982. Green foliage, mauve flowers
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EvergreenNarrowly lance-shaped grey-green leaves.
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BlueMauve
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Height75cm (30in) plus
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Spread60cm (24in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVigorous subshrubby perennial.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline
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Full sun
ERYSIMUM 'Bowles Mauve'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - insects. Trim lightly after main flowering to delay legginess. Short-lived perennial. can be replaced easily after 2-3 years by cuttings taken May-JulyPests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, flea beetle, club root, mildew, leaf spot, root rot, mosaic virus.Place of originSouthern Europe.
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Flower ShapeRacemesLong racemes of 4-petalled flowers to 1.5cm (½in) across
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HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Scented PlantsScented flowersSlightly fragrant.
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to alkaline soilIdeally, alkalineWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Erysimum - Growing Guide
75cm (30in) plus
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