Erysimum cheiri

Brassicaceae

English wallflower

Herbaceous plant up to 60cm high by 40cm wide, usually grown as an annual or biennial. Multiple stems arising from the base support lanceolate leaves and fragrant, four-petalled flowers that occur in spring. Flower colours are highly variable, ranging from pink, yellow, red, orange and brown.

Uses

Ornamental flowering sub-shrub suitable for cottage gardens and as a bedding plant.

Culture

Suitable for full sun and a temperate climate. Prefers well-drained soil. Frost resistant. Propagate by seed in spring or cuttings in summer.

Propagation

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Cultivars

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Plant Health

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More info

Plant Identification, Landscape Design and Home Garden Expert courses are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort Courses on growing Annual plants are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort

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