About
An evergreen perennial to 45cm tall, with narrow grey-green leaves and sweetly scented, orange flowers borne over a long period from early spring to early summer, sometimes with some flower in late winter.
About the genus
Erysimum can be annuals, biennials or woody-based perennials with narrow leaves and dense racemes of often fragrant, 4-petalled flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral or, ideally, alkaline soil; full sun is essential
PruningTrim lightly after flowering to prevent plants becoming leggy
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and flea beetles
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews, club root and bacterial leaf blight