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ERYSIMUM 'Bowles Mauve'
Commonly known as Perennial wallflower

RHS Plant of the Decade 1973 - 1982. Green foliage, mauve flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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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
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EvergreenNarrowly lance-shaped grey-green leaves.
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Blue
Mauve -
RacemesLong racemes of 4-petalled flowers to 1.5cm (½in) across
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Height
75cm (30in) plus -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVigorous subshrubby perennial.
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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 -
Scented flowersSlightly fragrant.
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to alkaline soilIdeally, alkaline
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size75cm (30in) plus
60cm (24in)
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