About
A bushy, evergreen perennial, to 45cm tall, with narrow, dark green leaves and short, upright spikes of aromatic, bright yellow flowers opening from dark buds in late spring through to late summer.
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
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
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, Gravel garden, 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