ERYSIMUM 'Constant Cheer'
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ERYSIMUM 'Constant Cheer'
Commonly known as Perennial wallflower
Orange-red flowers, ageing to pink-purple. Compact
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects. Trim lightly after main flowering to delay legginess. Short-lived perennial. can be replaced easily after 2-3 years by cuttings taken May-July -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails, flea beetles, mildew, leaf spot, root rot, mosaic virus -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
EvergreenInversely lance-shaped leaves
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Orange
Orange-red -
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
RacemesShort racemes of 4-petalled flowers 1cm (½in) across
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Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals -
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Short-lived, subshrubby perennial
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to alkaline soilIdeally, alkaline
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
60cm (24in)
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Erysimum - Growing Guide
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