Erysimum linifolium - 'Bowles Mauve' (Perennial Wallflower)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Upright Taller-Growing Clump
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Purple Flowers (Summer), Dark green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Half hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly, Tender Exotic
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Erysimum linifolium description: This tough little sub shrub burns bright and fast. It will race to flower, producing masses of distinctive pink through purple blossom throughout the summer months growing to a height of no more than 80cm - so useful in a limited space. Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve' only lasts a few years so plan to propagate and replant every few years.

Erysimum linifolium cultivation notes: Erysimum is a tough shrub that will happily put up with dry soils and full sun, being especially happy on shallow chalky soils in a hot dry yet sheltered location. Propagate annually by taking heal cuttings as this almost tender plant may well not make it through a cold wet winter.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Suitable for container growing; Suitable for exposed coastal planting.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth; Tender exotic suitable only for very mild areas; Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.

Design & Plant Use for Erysimum linifolium:
  • Summer flowering plant suitable for drift planting
  • Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
  • Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting
  • Tender exotic plant ideal for a sheltered urban garden in full sun

Common Missspellings: Erisimum, Erisymum, Erisimem

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