Is Erysimum a perennial?

Erysimum, more commonly known as wallflowers, are spring to summer flowering plants that provide vibrant displays of colour. Many varieties are hardy perennials and have attractive evergreen foliage, adding structure and aesthetic value to the garden even after the flowers have faded.

Does Erysimum come back every year?

Find out all you need to know about growing wallflowers, in this detailed Grow Guide. Wallflowers (Erysimum), are commonly grown as a spring bedding plant. Most wallflowers are biennial, and are grown from seed in late spring and then planted out in autumn (you can buy bare-root wallflower plants for autumn planting).

How do you care for Erysimum?

For best results grow Erysimum ‘Bowles’s’ Mauve’ in moist but well-drained soil, in sun or partial shade. Trim flower stalks as they fade. It’s a short-lived perennial, but is easily replaced with young plants raised from cuttings.

Are Erysimum Hardy?

If you’re looking for plants that look good all year round but require very little maintenance, then consider Erysimum. These hardy, fast growing perennials are well suited to rockeries, borders and containers.

Do I deadhead erysimum?

Erysimum should be deadheaded regularly as this will promote more frequent flowering. If you want your bedding Wallflowers to grow in bushy mounds, pinch off the tips when the plants are young. Although you can trim and prune Erysimum perennials, this should be done lightly and carefully.

Is erysimum Bowles Mauve fragrant?

Erysimum ‘Bowles’s Mauve’ A wallflower that deserves a place in every garden, but sadly not scented.

Can erysimum be grown in pots?

If you’re going to grow them in containers, choose the Prince Series, which are the shortest varieties. They come from Japan in five colours, but again, you’re likely to buy them as mixed colours. We have Erysimum ‘Bowles’s Mauve’, which flowers from March until June and is a really good addition to a border.

Do you deadhead erysimum?

What do you feed erysimum?

Erysimum have a low fertilser requirement. During flowering you may wish to add a weekly feed of a high Potash fertiliser. Richard Jackson’s Flower Power is the ideal soluble fertiliser to use.

Can you move erysimum?

Philip. Yes, they don’t live very long, cuttings are the way forward. Hi I moved 2 of them last year for my daughter-in-law, but in the autumn time, whilst the earth was still warm. And amazingly they are doing really well.

How long does erysimum Bowles Mauve last?

Its attractive lance-shaped, grey-green leaves look good all year round. Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’ is a short-lived perennial and will usually need replacing after 2-3 years.

Where does erysimum Bowles Mauve grow?

Erysimum Overview