ERYSIMUM Bowles Mauve PN/RH/KR

Introducing Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve'

Welcome to the world of Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve', a versatile perennial prized for its vibrant blooms and long-lasting flowering season. 'Bowles Mauve' is a popular variety of wallflower, renowned for its profusion of mauve-purple flowers and compact growth habit. This delightful plant adds a splash of color and charm to garden borders, rockeries, and containers with its low-maintenance nature and continuous blooming.

Vibrant Mauve-Purple Blooms and Compact Growth

Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve' showcases clusters of small, fragrant flowers in shades of mauve-purple. The blooms appear in abundance from spring through summer, often continuing into autumn in milder climates. Its bushy, upright habit makes it an excellent choice for adding vertical interest and color to sunny garden spots, pathways, or mixed borders.

Growth and Dimensions

• Height: Grows to approximately 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) tall
• Spread: Spreads to about 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) wide

'Bowles Mauve' forms a compact mound of foliage, creating a dense display of flowers and providing year-round interest with its evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage.

Maintenance Tips for Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve'

Caring for Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve' ensures healthy growth and prolific flowering throughout the season. Follow these maintenance tips to cultivate a thriving plant:

• Planting Location: Choose a site with full sun and well-drained soil. Erysimum thrives in alkaline to neutral soil conditions.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist during the plant's establishment phase. Once established, 'Bowles Mauve' is drought tolerant and prefers slightly drier conditions.
• Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plant to conserve moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.
• Deadheading: Remove spent flower spikes regularly to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote vigorous growth and flowering. Avoid excessive nitrogen, as it can lead to lush foliage at the expense of flowers.
• Pruning: Trim back leggy growth or faded flowers to encourage new growth and prolong flowering into the fall season.

Why Choose Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve'?

• Extended Bloom Period: Flowers from spring through summer, with sporadic flowering in mild climates, providing color for several months.
• Fragrance: The flowers emit a subtle, sweet fragrance, attracting bees and butterflies to the garden.
• Vertical Accent: Upright growth habit adds vertical interest to garden borders and containers, complementing other plants.
• Drought Tolerance: Once established, 'Bowles Mauve' is tolerant of dry conditions, making it suitable for low-water landscapes.
• Easy Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established, making it ideal for busy gardeners or low-maintenance landscapes.

Conclusion

Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve' is a versatile perennial that combines vibrant blooms with compact growth, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking year-round color and easy maintenance. Whether planted along borders, in rockeries, or in containers, 'Bowles Mauve' enriches any outdoor space with its charming flowers and enduring beauty.

Experience the beauty of Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve' in your garden and enjoy its colorful blooms and attractive foliage throughout the growing season. Plant 'Bowles Mauve' today and elevate your garden with its vibrant mauve-purple flowers and effortless charm!

• Size
  1 Litre

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

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Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
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