ERYSIMUM 'Bowles Mauve'

Commonly known as Perennial wallflower

RHS Plant of the Decade 1973 - 1982. Green foliage, mauve flowers

ERYSIMUM 'Bowles Mauve'

Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each

Available Early Spring 2022

1.5 to 2 Litre

Details
Description
Mature Size
Tips and Advice
Goes Well With
Planting Combinations
Other Suggestions
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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)
Full sun
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
Frost hardy (down to -5)
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