Overview
Erysimum 'Sweet Sorbet' is a bushy,columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Erysimum, part of the Brassicaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Erysimum 'Sweet Sorbet' 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 'Sweet Sorbet' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Erysimum genus, known for its bushy, columnar upright habit and evergreen foliage. This plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers well-drained, fertile moist soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with an alkaline to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for cottage gardens, patios, wildlife gardens, and flower borders, providing interest through summer and autumn. Propagation is typically by softwood cuttings 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 'Sweet Sorbet' 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 'Sweet Sorbet'
- 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 'Sweet Sorbet'?
Erysimum 'Sweet Sorbet' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Erysimum 'Sweet Sorbet' need?
Erysimum 'Sweet Sorbet' 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 'Sweet Sorbet' hardy in the UK?
Erysimum 'Sweet Sorbet' 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 'Sweet Sorbet'?
Softwood cuttings in spring or summer.
More in the Erysimum genus
- Erysimum capitatum
- Erysimum hungaricum
- Erysimum WallArt Citric ('Doerywaci') (WallArt Series)
- Erysimum kelveticum