fairy wallflower
Also known as: western wallflower
Compact, evergreen, dome-shaped perennial about 15-30cm tall, with linear green or grey-green leaves, and a long succession of fragrant bright yellow flowers from purple buds, midwinter to late spring; may gently self-seed into cracks and pathways but does not become a nuisance
Scientific classification
- Species
- fairy wallflower (Erysimum helveticum)
- Genus
- Erysimum
- Family
- Brassicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of fairy wallflower
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of fairy wallflower
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fairy wallflower care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningTrim after flowering to prevent plants becoming leggy
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in spring or summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in a sunny position in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, club root, leaf spot, root rot and virus diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, cabbage root fly and flea beetles
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