Other common names wallflower 'Bowles's Mauve'
Synonyms Erysimum linifolium glaucum
Erysimum linifolium 'Bowles' Mauve'Family Brassicaceae
Genus Erysimum can be annuals, biennials or woody-based perennials with narrow leaves and dense racemes of often fragrant, 4-petalled flowers
Details 'Bowles's Mauve' is a bushy evergreen perennial to 75cm, with narrow, dark grey-green leaves and erect racemes of rich mauve flowers 2cm in width. Shortlisted for the Chelsea Plant of the Centenary for the decade 1973-1982
How to grow
Cultivation Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral or, ideally, alkaline soil; full sun is essential
Propagation Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Gravel Garden Mediterranean Climate Plants
How to care
Pruning Trim lightly after flowering to prevent plants becoming leggy
Pests Prone to slugs, snails and flea beetles
Diseases May be affected by a downy mildew, club root and bacterial leaf blight
