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Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve'

Perennial wallflower

£6.99
£6.99
Erysimum 'Bowles’s Mauve' is a reliable, easy-care perennial producing masses of mauve-purple flowers for months, making it an excellent choice for year-round interest in borders and containers.
  • Exceptionally long flowering period
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Evergreen foliage for year-round interest
  • Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
Size

    • Aspect

      Full sun to partial shade

    • Hardiness

      Half hardy

    • Flowers

      February to November

    • Soil type

      Well-drained, Chalky, Sandy, Loamy

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    • Why we like this plant

      Erysimum 'Bowles’s Mauve' is an outstanding choice for continuous colour, requiring little maintenance while producing flowers for months. Its evergreen nature, pollinator appeal, and tolerance of poor soils make it a must-have for easy-care gardens.

    • About this plant

      A favourite among gardeners, Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve' is a compact, bushy perennial wallflower that flowers almost continuously from spring to autumn. Its deep mauve flower spikes contrast beautifully with its narrow, grey-green evergreen foliage, adding structure and colour to garden borders. This drought-tolerant and pollinator-friendly plant thrives in poor soils and full sun, making it ideal for cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, and gravel plantings. Low maintenance and highly resilient, it is perfect for those looking for a long-lasting floral display with minimal effort.

    • Key features

      • Rich mauve-purple flowers lasting for months
      • Evergreen foliage for year-round interest
      • Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
      • Drought-tolerant and easy to grow
      • Ideal for borders, containers, and gravel gardens

    • Height and
      spread

    • Growth
      habit

      Compact, bushy, and upright

    • Moisture

      Drought-tolerant once established; prefers dry to moderately moist conditions

    • Position in
      the Garden

      Borders, containers, gravel gardens, and wildlife gardens

    Planting guide

    • Space plants about 30-40cm apart for good airflow
    • Thrives in poor, well-drained soil
    • Perfect for sunny borders, Mediterranean gardens, and containers

    Care tips

    • Plant in well-drained soil in full sun
    • Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape
    • Avoid excessive feeding, as rich soil may reduce flowering
    • Replace plants every 2-3 years as they can become woody

    Winter care

    • Evergreen, so requires minimal winter care
    • Mulch around the base in colder regions to protect roots
    • Prune lightly in early spring to encourage fresh growth