W - Wallflower
Regular price €2.50
THE PLANT
Gorgeous, pleasantly-scented bright yellow-orange flowers on slender, dark-green foliage.
THE TYPE
A typeface inspired by the ghostly aesthetics of horror film posters from the 1970s and 1980s.
Details
Name
Wallflower
Variety
Fair lady mixed
Latin name
Erysimum cheiri
Seed quantity
0,25 grams
Packet size
9 x 12,5 cm
Packet material
Made from paper produced using tomato waste fibers, it can be disposed of in biodegradable waste
Plant size
30-45 cm height, 25-35 cm spread
Container size
Minimum 20 cm diameter
How to grow
Sowing
Outdoor Late spring or late summer
Indoor 6-8 weeks before last frost
Germination
Time 10-14 days
Temperature 15-20°C
How to sow
Direct sow Sow seeds on soil surface; press lightly but do not cover
Indoor Surface-sow in trays with good light exposure
Caring
Light Full sun to partial shade
Watering Moderate; water when soil is dry to the touch
Soil Well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline
Feeding Light feeding in spring is sufficient
Growing tip
Wallflowers are hardy and can tolerate cool weather. Regular deadheading encourages more blooms throughout the season.
Harvesting
Harvest flowers when fully open for fresh arrangements. Wallflowers add fragrance and color to bouquets.
Interesting facts
Fun fact 1
Wallflowers get their name because they often grow in crevices of walls and rocky areas.
Fun fact 2
Known for their sweet fragrance, wallflowers are a favorite in cottage gardens.
