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Herbaceous Perennial

Erysimum Poem Lavender ('Inerypolav'PBR)
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A compact, bushy, evergreen perennial to about 45cm with narrow, dark green leaves. Fragrant flowers, opening very light purple from dark buds and maturing to mid-purple, are produced over a long period from spring to autumn

Synonyms
Erysimum 'Inerypolav'PBR
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Purple Green
Summer Purple Green
Autumn Purple Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Brassicaceae
Native to the UK
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 well-drained soil, ideally alkaline, in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings, using shoots without flower buds

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

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 downy mildew, club root, leaf spot, root rot and mosaic virus

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