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Herbaceous Perennial

Erysimum linifolium Erysistible Magenta ('Erfz0004') (Erysistible Series)
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A compact, neat, bushy evergreen perennial to around 50cm in height, with narrow, dark green leaves. Tightly-packed, Fragrant, long-lasting pink, purple and orange flowers appear on the tips of the upright stems from April through to September

Synonyms
Erysimum linifolium 'Erfz0004'
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Orange Pink Purple Green
Summer Orange Pink Purple Green
Autumn Orange Pink Purple Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical 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

Trade

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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