Erysimum Rysi Winter Sorbet ('Inneryws'PBR)

RHS Plant Profile
wallflower [Winter Sorbet]

Synonyms

Erysimum cheiri 'Inneryws'PBR

Plants for pollinators
Herbaceous Perennial Annual Biennial

An evergreen short-lived perennial to around 30cm high, with a bushy, upright habit and narrow, dark green leaves. Fragrant flowers open rich orange and turn purple with age, over a long season from spring to late summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1 year
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Brassicaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Columnar upright
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 to alkaline soil. In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in full sun, and plants may overwinter for 2-3 years. In colder areas, grow as an annual or biennial, planting out after the last frost

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or summer. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Trim after flowering to prevent plants becoming leggy

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails, cabbage root fly and flea beetles

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, club root, leaf spot, root rot and virus diseases