Erysimum Bowles Mauve 2ltr

Erysimum ‘Bowles’s Mauve’ is a true garden workhorse—loved for its incredibly long flowering season and easy-going nature. It produces masses of soft mauve-purple blooms held above neat, grey-green foliage, often flowering from spring right through summer and well into autumn in mild weather. With its gentle colour and lightly scented flowers, it’s perfect for brightening borders, gravel gardens and containers, and it’s a real favourite with pollinators too.

Supplied in a 2 litre pot, this is a strong, well-established plant that should settle in quickly and start performing fast. It’s particularly useful for filling gaps and keeping the garden colourful when other plants are taking a break—‘Bowles’s Mauve’ just keeps going.

Planting Instructions

When to Plant:

Plant in spring or autumn, while the soil is moist and workable. Container-grown plants can be planted at most times of year, but avoid frozen or waterlogged ground.

Where to Plant:
Choose a sunny position (or light shade) with well-drained soil. Erysimum thrives in borders, cottage gardens, gravel gardens and patio containers. It prefers soil that doesn’t stay wet in winter, so good drainage is key.

How to Plant:

• Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot, with the crown level with the soil surface.
• Spacing: Space 35–45 cm (14–18 inches) apart to allow plants to mound out and keep good airflow.
• Soil Prep: On heavy soil, add grit or sharp sand to improve drainage. Avoid over-feeding—Erysimum prefers moderately fertile soil.

Watering:
Water well after planting. Once established, Erysimum is fairly drought tolerant, but water during prolonged dry spells, especially in its first season and when grown in pots.

Aftercare Tips:

• Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage an even longer flowering season.
• Lightly trim back after the main flush (and again in late summer if needed) to keep plants compact and encourage fresh growth.
• In colder or wetter areas, ensure plants have good drainage to help them overwinter successfully.

Top Tip:
‘Bowles’s Mauve’ is fantastic for weaving through borders—pair with lavender, Salvias and ornamental grasses for months of colour and pollinator-friendly planting.

Plant Details

Flowering Period:
March/April - October (often longer in mild areas; best with deadheading)

Height:
24–36" (60–90cm) approx.

Position:
Full sun / light shade

Hardy Perennial / Short-lived Shrubby Perennial (best in well-drained soil)