Erysimum Walberton's Fragrant Star ('Walfrastar'PBR) (v)
wallflower [Walberton's Fragrant Star]
A compact, bushy perennial, to 30cm tall, with evergreen, variegated leaves each having a narrow cream margin. Bright yellow, scented flowers, opening from dark buds, are borne from late spring into 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 | Cream Green Variegated | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Cream Green Variegated | ||
| Autumn | Cream Green Variegated | |||
| Winter | Cream Green Variegated |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered 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 in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Trim lightly after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and flea beetles
Diseases
May be affected by a downy mildew and club root
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