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ERYSIMUM 'Constant Cheer'
Commonly known as Perennial wallflower
Orange-red flowers, ageing to pink-purple. Compact
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Evergreen - inversely lance-shaped leaves
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Orange - orange-red -
Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Height - 30cm (12in) -
Spread - 60cm (24in)
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Dwarf shrub - Typically 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 -
Full sun -
Additional Features - 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 -
Flower Shape - Racemes - - short racemes of 4-petalled flowers 1cm (½in) across
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Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine) -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy - - borderline
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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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
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30cm (12in)
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