Erysimum Winter Orchid ('Innerywinorch')
wallflower [Winter Orchid]
An evergreen, upright, bushy perennial to 30cm tall with narrow, dark green leaves. Sweetly scented orange flowers that turn purple with age are borne from spring into early summer on upright stems
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical 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 seed sown from late spring to early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and flea beetles
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial diseases such as a downy mildew, club root, leaf spot, root rot and mosaic virus
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