AWARD

ERYSIMUM 'Bowles Mauve'

Commonly known as Perennial wallflower

RHS Plant of the Decade 1973 - 1982. Green foliage, mauve flowers
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Narrowly lance-shaped grey-green leaves.
  • Blue
    Mauve
  • Height
    75cm (30in) plus
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Vigorous subshrubby perennial.
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy 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
  • Full sun

ERYSIMUM 'Bowles Mauve'

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife 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-July
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, snails, flea beetle, club root, mildew, leaf spot, root rot, mosaic virus.
    Place of origin
    Southern Europe.
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    Long racemes of 4-petalled flowers to 1.5cm (½in) across
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
    Borderline
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Slightly fragrant.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Neutral to alkaline soil
    Ideally, alkaline
    Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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Erysimum - Growing Guide
75cm (30in) plus
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  60cm (24in)
  

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