Wallflower / Erysimum bicolor 'Bowles's Mauve'

Position: Flower border / Container

Flowering months: Feb / Mar / Apr / May_/ Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct / Nov

Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade / Dappled shade

Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand

Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)

Drainage: Well drained / Moist but well-drained

Life cycle: Short-lived perennial (flowers for two-four years) - it will live longer but gets very straggly

Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)

Over winter: Stays evergreen

Drought tolerant: yes, once established

Fully hardened off, one-year-old plants are supplied in 8-20oz pots all year round.

All plants are delivered by bicycle within Bristol within five working days (unless otherwise stated). The standard delivery charge is £5 per order, or £2.50 for addresses in BS7. Free delivery for orders over £30.