Overview
Erysimum hungaricum is a bushy, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Erysimum, part of the Brassicaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Erysimum hungaricum grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Erysimum hungaricum is a bushy, columnar upright herbaceous perennial within the Erysimum genus, known for its slender leaves and compact clusters of four-petalled flowers. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun and prefers south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It grows best in well-drained chalk, loam, or sand soils with neutral to alkaline pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suited to cottage and informal gardens, patios, wildlife gardens, and flower borders, providing interest through summer and autumn. Propagation is typically by softwood cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Erysimum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Erysimum hungaricum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Erysimum hungaricum
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in spring or summer
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Cabbage root fly, Flea beetles
- Disease resistance
- Downy mildews, Club root, Leaf spot, Root rot, Virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Erysimum hungaricum?
Erysimum hungaricum prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Erysimum hungaricum need?
Erysimum hungaricum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Erysimum hungaricum hardy in the UK?
Erysimum hungaricum has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Erysimum hungaricum?
Softwood cuttings in spring or summer.
More in the Erysimum genus
- Erysimum capitatum
- Erysimum 'Sweet Sorbet'
- Erysimum WallArt Citric ('Doerywaci') (WallArt Series)
- Erysimum kelveticum