A bushy perennial wallflower with grey green narrow leaves. Clusters of very fragrant rich mauve flowers. Height 80cm. Spread 60cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun, free-draining soil. Hardy.
Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’ is a much-loved perennial wallflower known for its fragrant clusters of rich mauve blooms and attractive grey-green foliage. With its long flowering season and upright growth habit, Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’ brings reliable colour and structure to borders, containers, and mixed planting schemes.
PLANTING and AFTERCARE GUIDE
Best Planting Time
Plant Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’ in spring as the soil begins to warm, giving the roots time to establish before the main flowering period. Early autumn planting is also suitable, allowing Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’ to settle in ahead of its next growing cycle.
Site Selection
Sunlight: Choose a position in full sun to ensure abundant flowering and strong growth. Erysimum thrives in bright, open sites that provide consistent light throughout the day.
Soil: Select free-draining soil to reduce the risk of root issues. Improving the soil with coarse grit or compost helps create the ideal growing medium for Erysimum, promoting resilience and healthy development.
Planting Instructions
Prepare the Hole
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and equal in depth, giving Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’ room to establish comfortably.
Soil Preparation
Mix organic matter or grit into the soil to improve both drainage and soil structure.
Planting
Place the plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the surrounding soil. Backfill, firm gently, and ensure stability.
Watering After Planting
Water well to settle the plant. Once established, Erysimum prefers moderate moisture and tolerates periods of dryness.
Watering Requirements
Provide occasional watering during extended dry spells, allowing the soil to dry slightly between sessions. During winter dormancy, water sparingly to avoid overly wet conditions around the roots of Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’.
Feeding
Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to encourage fresh new growth and abundant blooms. A light summer feed keeps Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’ vigorous and helps extend its flowering season.
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to enhance repeat flowering and keep the plant tidy. At the end of the flowering season, lightly trim your Erysimum to prevent legginess and stimulate compact new growth.
Mulching
In spring, apply a thin layer of mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds while keeping mulch away from the plant’s base. In winter, mulching provides added root protection without compromising the well-drained conditions preferred by Erysimum.
Final Tips
Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’ is a hardy, easy-to-grow perennial that offers months of colour from late spring to late summer. With its fragrant flowers, compact form, and preference for sunny, free-draining sites, this Erysimum is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking long-lasting display, low maintenance, and year-round ornamental value.
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Tania T. (verified owner)–
All the plants were in great condition – delighted
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Carol Burford (verified owner)–
Plant arrived well packaged and in good condition
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Catherine Logan (verified owner)–
As always a healthy plant which had been carefully packed
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Robert (verified owner) –
Jacqueline (verified owner) –
Good sized healthy plants
LILLY S. (verified owner) –
great plant, fast delivery, carefully packed all round : excellent!
Petra Hall (verified owner) –
Good size plant, strongly growing and healthy, already planted in our allotment to attract bees
JANE (verified owner) –
Excellent plant as always
LILLY STUART (verified owner) –
Probably the best plant mail order I ever received! Thank you very much
Sandra W. (verified owner) –
Thank you for an excellent service, plants are lovely.
Beverley K. (verified owner) –
Patricia K. (verified owner) –
Very pleased with the size and condition arrived in.
Patricia P. (verified owner) –
Strong healthy plants
Helen Drummond (verified owner) –
Eleanor (verified owner) –
Good sized healthy plants
Julia (verified owner) –
Proctors nurseries are my go to. Always beautiful healthy plants and always very reasonably priced. Thank you Proctors!
Susan Christodoulou (verified owner) –
janice (verified owner) –
Plants lovely and healthy, quick delivery, will use again, very pleased.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Really sturdy plants arrived on time and in good order. Excellent packing that really protected them. Will buy again from Proctors Nursery based on this experience.
Maureen J. (verified owner) –
Strong healthy plants. Packed securely.
Beverley Kitson (verified owner) –
ALAN (verified owner) –
Superb quality plants.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Helen (verified owner) –
Ordered two of these and they were superb plants. Ordered a third in a separate order and, whilst fine, it was maybe not quite so splendid!
Julie S. (verified owner) –
Erysium ‘Bowles Mauve’ arrived looking extremely healthy and in bud.
Leslie Johnstone (verified owner) –
Helen H. (verified owner) –
Lovely healthy plants of a good size. Would receive. I will buy more plants from proctors. Great after sales with planting advice. Five star
Robert Wyatt (verified owner) –
Patricia K. (verified owner) –
As I have found with my previous purchases, this is completely as expected; very good.
Catherine S. (verified owner) –
Very happy with plant supplied.
Tania T. (verified owner) –
All the plants were in great condition – delighted
Patricia Hodgson (verified owner) –
I have fallen in love with these . This is my 3rd purchase from you
Nicholas Lia (verified owner) –
Good quality plant
Carol Burford (verified owner) –
Plant arrived well packaged and in good condition
Patricia Hodgson (verified owner) –
As above . My garden was featured on Love Your garden a couple of weeks ago . Should be on ITV hub . Alan Titchmarsh called it an inspirational garden to get ideas for a makeover he was doing for a 90 year old in Peterlee
angela (verified owner) –
Lovely big healthy plants
Catherine Logan (verified owner) –
As always a healthy plant which had been carefully packed
Catherine Cummins (verified owner) –
Brilliant! Super delivery and perfect condition plant!
Susan (verified owner) –
The plants arrived promptly, were well packaged and look nice and healthy.
Mary Jones (verified owner) –
Jane A. (verified owner) –
Nice healthy plants. Well packed and as described.