Erysimum 'Winter Passion'
A short-lived, evergreen perennial to about 50cm. Branching, woody-based stems bear narrow, dark green leaves and terminal clusters of fragrant, dark red flowers which fade to purple, over a long period from spring to autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 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 | Red Purple | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Red Purple | Green | ||
Autumn | Red Purple | Green | ||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings, using shoots without flower buds
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering and cut back by half after flowering to prevent plants getting leggy
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and flea beetles
Diseases
May be susceptible to a range of diseases including club root, downy mildews, leaf spot, root rot and a virus
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