Erysimum × marshallii
Siberian wallflower
A short-lived evergreen perennial to 60cm in height, grown as a biennial for spring bedding, with coarsely toothed green leaves, and spicy-scented, vivid orange flowers in short racemes, in spring
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Orange | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Tufted
- Genus
Erysimum can be annuals, biennials or woody-based perennials with narrow leaves and dense racemes of often fragrant, 4-petalled flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral or, ideally, alkaline soil; full sun is essential
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown from late spring to early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Bedding
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and flea beetles
Diseases
May be susceptible to a downy mildew, club root and bacterial leaf blight
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