Erysimum 'Winter Orchid'

Also Known As

Winter Orchid Wallflower

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

6a-10b

Erysimum 'Winter Orchid' plant details

Erysimum 'Winter Orchid' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer orange, purple and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erysimum 'Winter Orchid'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: orange, purple and red blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erysimum 'Winter Orchid'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This shrub-like perennial offers elegant grey-green mounds of foliage and fragrant, orange-red flowers that age to a deep orchid purple creating a great bicolour effect. Long-blooming from spring through summer. Sheer lightly when flowering slows or when flower stems become too long. Rebloom will start shortly thereafter. Wallflowers have a reputation for being short-lived in Vancouver. For long-lived, compact specimens plant them in a hot, dry, sunny spot in the garden.