Genus Information
Sun Requirements
Erysimum ‘Bowles’ Mauve’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.Hardiness
wallflower ‘Bowles’ Mauve’ is fully hardy.
Growth Information
Erysimum ‘Bowles’ Mauve’ is quite a fast grower and in the right conditions will reach its full size in 2-5 years. It can reach heights of up to 1m and will spread up to 1m.
Flowering
Erysimum ‘Bowles’ Mauve’ produces purple flowers. These flowers will be produced between repeatedly throughout the year.
Foliage
wallflower ‘Bowles’ Mauve’ is an evergreen plant and produces green and silver foliage you should deadhead this plant regularly to promote new flowers coming through.
Wildlife, Pests and Diseases
Erysimum ‘Bowles’ Mauve’ can have problems with slugs and snails, it can also be vulnerable to certain diseases such as Downy mildew. It is also known to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators and is not considered to be toxic.
Soil Requirements
wallflower ‘Bowles’ Mauve’ likes a soil that won’t hold on to much water, it doesn’t like sitting in the wet and it cannot handle acidic soil so requires either neutral or alkaline.