Erysimum linifolium 'Sunstrong Violet' (Sunstrong Series)
A compact, neat, bushy evergreen perennial to around 50cm in height, with narrow, dark green leaves. Fragrant, long-lasting violet-purple flowers appear on the tips of the upright stems from March through to September
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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 | Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sunny position in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Trim lightly 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
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