Wallflower Bedding Mixed Seeds

Wallflower 'Bedding Mixed' is a superb selection that displays masses of fragrant blooms on neat, compact plants. The simple flowers are intensely fragrant, combining warm shades of yellow, orange and red. Wallflowers thrive in full sun in poor, dry soil where nothing else grows. This collection is particularly suitable for sunny borders and flower beds. It is also great for growing in pots.

English Wallflower (in latin Erysimum cheiri/cheirii ou Cheiranthus) is a short-lived perennial plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family, native to southern Europe. It is often grown as an annual or biennial and is famous for its intense, clove-like fragrance. 'Bedding Mixed' is a very attractive selection that forms neat, compact plants (40-45 cm tall for 40 cm wide). It produces very colourful flowers, made up of four petals, grouped in clusters at the top of stems. The lanceolate leaves are greyish-green. This particular variety blooms from April to June. Although it flowers in its first year, blooms will be at their best during the second year. English wallflowers self-seed easily providing a few flowers are left to go to seed.

Wallflowers are very undemanding, easy-going plants. They thrive in poor, light, shallow, well-drained soils and are often are found growing out of tiny cracks in pavements or stone walls. They require a sunny position, preferably sheltered from strong winds. They are not very sensitive to diseases, although too much humidity can lead to rust and powdery mildew. Their colourful blooms are loved by nectar-gathering insects. Grow in sunny borders, rock gardens or along south-facing walls with rose campions, blanket flowers or Jerusalem sage! Wallflowers are also a popular choice for pots or window boxes on the patio or balcony.