Erysimum 'Winter Orchid'
Changing colours all summer long
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Erysimum 'Winter Orchid'
- Bringing masses of early season colour, this wallflower variety has been specially bred for longer flowering and boasts months of colour changing flowers. Opening in spring, the blooms change colour from burnt red-orange to pink-purple shades as they mature
- Flowers all the way from April to September
- A naturally compact, mounding perennial which is hardy, drought tolerant and easy to care for
- The sweet fragrance increases throughout the summer
- Perfect for pots, walls, borders or any sunny spot that needs a burst of colour
- Grows to 80-90cm
- Attracts early season pollinators to your garden
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Erysimum 'Winter Orchid' grows well in 30 cm pots, providing early colour in cool spring temperatures around 15°C.
How big does it get?
Erysimum 'Winter Orchid' typically reaches a mature height of 50 cm and a spread of 50 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Erysimum 'Winter Orchid' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Erysimum 'Winter Orchid' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Erysimum 'Winter Orchid' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Erysimum 'Winter Orchid' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Erysimum 'Winter Orchid' holds an RHS rating of H5, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C, making it hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters.
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