Overview
Erysimum WallArt Citric ('Doerywaci') (WallArt Series) is a bushy, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Erysimum, part of the Brassicaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Erysimum WallArt Citric ('Doerywaci') (WallArt Series) 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 WallArt Citric ('Doerywaci') 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 on well-drained, fertile soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with neutral to alkaline pH. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for both exposed and sheltered locations, favouring south- or west-facing aspects. Flowering in summer and autumn, it is well-suited to cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, wildlife gardens, and flower borders, with propagation achieved through 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 WallArt Citric ('Doerywaci') (WallArt Series) 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 WallArt Citric ('Doerywaci') (WallArt Series)
- 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 WallArt Citric ('Doerywaci') (WallArt Series)?
Erysimum WallArt Citric ('Doerywaci') (WallArt Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Erysimum WallArt Citric ('Doerywaci') (WallArt Series) need?
Erysimum WallArt Citric ('Doerywaci') (WallArt Series) 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 WallArt Citric ('Doerywaci') (WallArt Series) hardy in the UK?
Erysimum WallArt Citric ('Doerywaci') (WallArt Series) 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 WallArt Citric ('Doerywaci') (WallArt Series)?
Softwood cuttings in spring or summer.
