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Herbaceous Perennial

Erysimum Walberton's Fragrant Star ('Walfrastar'PBR) (v)
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wallflower [Walberton's Fragrant Star]

A compact, bushy perennial, to 30cm tall, with evergreen, variegated leaves each having a narrow cream margin. Bright yellow, scented flowers, opening from dark buds, are borne from late spring into summer

Synonyms
Erysimum 'Walfrastar'PBR
Erysimum 'Fragrant Star'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Cream Green Variegated
Summer Yellow Cream Green Variegated
Autumn Cream Green Variegated
Winter Cream Green Variegated
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Brassicaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Erysimum can be annuals, biennials or woody-based perennials with narrow leaves and dense racemes of often fragrant, 4-petalled flowers

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral or, ideally, alkaline soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Trim lightly after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and flea beetles

Diseases

May be affected by a downy mildew and club root

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