Erysimum 'Apricot Twist'
wallflower 'Apricot Twist'
An evergreen perennial to 45cm tall, with narrow grey-green leaves and sweetly scented, orange flowers borne over a long period from early spring to early summer, sometimes with some flower in late winter
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
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Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Orange | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral or, ideally, alkaline soil; full sun is essential
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
Trim lightly after flowering to prevent plants becoming leggy
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and flea beetles
Diseases
May be susceptible to a downy mildew, club root and bacterial leaf blight
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