About
A grex of the Dendrobium nobile alliance, bearing arching racemes of large, well-formed flowers in pale to rich pink tones with a contrasting, dark lip in spring from mature cane-like pseudobulbs. A rewarding cool-to-intermediate-growing orchid for a bright glasshouse.
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
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toCrete
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a sunny position in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. May need protection from hard frosts and excess winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by softwood cuttings in spring or summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails, cabbage root fly and flea beetles
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews, club root, leaf spot, root rot and virus diseases