Erysimum 'Bowles's Mauve'

Wallflower

Erysimum 'Bowles's Mauve' - A Long-Blooming and Resilient Perennial

Erysimum 'Bowles's Mauve', commonly known as Wallflower, is a long-blooming and resilient perennial that brings vibrant colour to the garden nearly year-round. Known for its clusters of mauve-purple flowers, this plant is perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers. 'Bowles's Mauve' adds both beauty and continuous interest to various garden settings.

The standout feature of Erysimum 'Bowles's Mauve' is its prolific blooming. Nearly year-round, this wallflower produces clusters of mauve-purple flowers that create a striking display against the backdrop of its grey-green foliage. The blooms attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing the ecological health of your garden. The compact and bushy growth habit makes 'Bowles's Mauve' an excellent choice for adding colour and texture to garden beds and containers.

Caring for Erysimum 'Bowles's Mauve' is straightforward, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels. Plant 'Bowles's Mauve' in well-drained, moderately fertile soil and ensure it receives plenty of sunlight, though it can also thrive in partial shade. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging. To encourage continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance, deadhead spent flowers regularly. In late autumn, a light mulch can help protect the plant through winter. With its low maintenance needs and nearly year-round blooms, Erysimum 'Bowles's Mauve' is a fantastic addition to any garden, providing long-lasting colour and attracting beneficial pollinators.

Common Name: Wallflower
Latin Name: Erysimum 'Bowles's Mauve'
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Flowering Period/Colour: Nearly year-round; mauve-purple flowers
Hardiness: Hardy perennial
Eventual Height/Spread: 45-75 cm height; 45-60 cm spread
Special Feature: Long blooming period; excellent for borders, rock gardens, and containers