Erysimum Walberton's Fragrant Sunshine ('Walfrasun')
wallflower [Walberton's Fragrant Sunshine]
A bushy, evergreen perennial, to 45cm tall, with narrow, dark green leaves and short, upright spikes of fragrant, bright yellow flowers opening from dark buds in late spring through to late summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Erysimum can be annuals, biennials or woody-based perennials with narrow leaves and dense racemes of often fragrant, 4-petalled flowers
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral or, ideally, alkaline soil; full sun is essential
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Garden edging
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Trim lightly after flowering to prevent plants becoming leggy
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and flea beetles
Diseases
May be affected by a downy mildew, club root and bacterial leaf blight
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