Erysimum Jumbo Orange

Description

This new gem from our ongoing breeding programme possesses a full hand of aces! The seed pods, collected individually as they ripen, should produce unique, enormous, hardy perennial plants which make strong stout stems, almost trunks, in their second year. Plant them out as small plants, they will not thrive in a small pot. It is essential they are given room to grow unhindered in an open position, when they will spread out into a solid dome of branches clad in evergreen leaves. In the following late winter to early spring, (and ours flower earlier than all other perennial erysimums we grow,) they should produce an amazing, long-lasting display of fragrant flowers. They are mainly shades of orange, but you will invariably discover plants with other colour shades. One of the distant parents was 'Erysimum Bowles' Mauve', but this new strain is far more vigorous, and being seedlings they are virus-free. We respectfully point out that all of our hybrid seed, by its very nature, may produce occasional freaks and oddities. If you discover something remarkable, and are happy to do so, please send us a picture for our website.

Sowing Advice

These seeds have already been thoroughly cleaned and cold-stored for several months. Sow into well-drained, sandy compost at any time of the year, and cover to their own depth with sand or grit. No artificial heat is needed; the seed tray is best left in a cool spot outside and kept moist. Seeds may germinate very slowly indeed in the spring regardless of when they are sown. To obtain a solid, well-shaped specimen, plant seedlings out in an open position when small. Do NOT grow on or keep in a small pot.

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