Erysimum linifolium 'Variegatum' (v)
wallflower 'Variegatum'
a is a bushy, woody-based, evergreen perennial, to 45cm tall, with narrow, green, creamy-white variegated leaves and erect racemes of mauve flowers
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Purple | Cream Green Variegated | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple | Cream Green Variegated | ||
Autumn | Purple | Cream Green Variegated | ||
Winter | Cream Green Variegated |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral or, ideally, alkaline soil and ideally in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe stem tip cuttings from non-flowering shoots in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Trim lightly after flowering to prevent plants becoming leggy
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and flea beetles
Diseases
May be affected by a downy mildew, club root and bacterial leaf blight
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