Erysimum linifolium Bowles Me Away

This Erysimum doesn’t require vernalization to flower and it is heat tolerant, so it continues to bloom from Spring into the heat of Summer.

Features narrow, gray-green leaves that stay evergreen in mild Winters.
Large flower heads have bright lavender blooms that are especially brilliant in Spring.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Scientific Name: Erysimum linifolium

CommonName: Wallflower

Hardiness Zone: 6a - 8b

Hardiness Degree: -5°F (-5°C)

Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Shade Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilizer: Once a month

Spacing: 20 - 24" (51 - 61cm)

Height: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)

Width: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun

PROPAGATION

Media EC/pH: EC 0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2

Soil Temperature: 68-70°F (20-21°C)

Rooting Hormone: 500 ppm IBA

Mist: Low

Fertilization: Begin feeding 50-75 ppm 10 days after sticking

Pinching: Pinch 21-25 days after sticking.

Transplanting: 42-49 days after sticking

Comments: Don’t oversaturate media. Low mist levels work best.

FINISHING

Media pH: 5.8-6.2

Temperature: 50 to 60°F (10 to 16°C)

Light Level (fc): 3,000 to 5,000

Vernalization: Yes

Daylength: Day length neutral

Watering: Low to moderate

Fertilization: 150 to 175 ppm N.

Pinch After Transplant: Yes, a second pinch is often beneficial.

Plant Growth Regulators: Sumagic 5-10 ppm spray

Pests and Fungal Diseases: Watch for bacterial infections.

CROP SCHEDULING

1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: 6-8 wks

1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: 10-12 wks

2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: 12-14 wks

Bloom Months: March to September

Plant Protection

'Bowles Me Away'

Protection Information : PP29,380

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder: Darwin Perennials