Erysimum 'John Codrington'
Compact, bushy evergreen perennial about 25cm tall, with linear dark green leaves, and short racemes of pale yellow flowers to 1.5cm across, shaded brown and purple are produced mid to late spring
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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 | Yellow Brown Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical 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. Usually grown as a biennial, plant out at the end of summer for flowers the following year
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- hanging basket
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Bedding
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
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
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