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ERYSIMUM
Commonly known as Wallflower
All Flower MAR-MAY
Genus, now including Cheiranthus, of about 80 species of annuals, biennials and mainly evergreen perennials, often woody-based, found mostly on well-drained, calcareous soil from Europe to North Africa, western and central Asia and North America.
Named Wallflowers as they were commonly found growing in loose mortar on walls.
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Evergreen - mainly evergreen perennials, some annuals and biennials.
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Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - a brassica. Wildlife plant - insects. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails, flea beetle, club root, mildew, leaf spot, root rot, mosaic virus. -
Place of origin - Europe to northern Africa, western and central Asia, North America. -
Soil Conditions - Neutral to alkaline soil - - ideally, alkaline
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Erysimum - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of ERYSIMUM
ERYSIMUM 'Apricot Twist' >
Commonly known as: Perennial wallflower.
Spectacular apricot to burnt orange flowers
ERYSIMUM 'Constant Cheer' >
Commonly known as: Perennial wallflower.
Orange-red flowers, ageing to pink-purple. Compact
ERYSIMUM 'Bowles Mauve' >
Commonly known as: Perennial wallflower.
RHS Plant of the Decade 1973 - 1982. Green foliage, mauve flowers
