Why Every Garden Needs Erysimum – The Cottage Garden Classic
At E.N. Coxhead, we believe the best gardens are those that bring colour, fragrance, and joy throughout the year—and few plants deliver quite like the humble yet glorious Erysimum, better known as the perennial wallflower. A firm favourite in traditional British gardens, Erysimum is easy to grow, attracts pollinators, and flowers over an extended season.
In this blog, we’ll explore why every gardener should plant Erysimum and highlight five of our favourite varieties, all available at E.N. Coxhead.
What is Erysimum?
Erysimum is a genus of flowering plants in the Brassicaceae family, prized for their clusters of vibrant, sweet-scented flowers. Also known as perennial wallflowers, these hardy plants thrive in well-drained soil and sunny spots. Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, containers, and rockeries, Erysimums bring long-lasting colour from early spring through to autumn.
Top 5 Erysimum Varieties
Erysimum Alpine – Compact & Cheerful
Erysimum Alpine is a low-growing, compact variety perfect for rockeries, alpine gardens, and gravel beds. Its neat foliage and cheerful spring blooms add a fresh burst of colour after winter.
Erysimum Bowles Mauve – Long-Lasting Colour
A true cottage garden essential, Erysimum Bowles Mauve produces tall stems covered in soft mauve flowers from spring to the first frosts. It’s a favourite for bees, butterflies, and gardeners alike.
Erysimum Red Jep – Bold & Vibrant
For a splash of fiery colour, choose Erysimum Red Jep. Its scarlet-red flowers bring warmth and drama to borders and containers, pairing beautifully with purples, oranges, and soft pastels.
Erysimum Tricolour – Ever-Changing Blooms
Erysimum Tricolour lives up to its name with blooms that shift from purple to lilac and cream. This eye-catching variety adds dynamic interest to any planting scheme.
Erysimum Yellow – Bright & Sunny
Add a ray of sunshine to your garden with Erysimum Yellow. Its clear yellow flowers combine effortlessly with blues, whites, and pinks, creating a classic cottage garden palette.
Why Grow Erysimum?
- Long flowering season – Enjoy months of continuous blooms
- Low maintenance – Easy to grow & drought-tolerant
- Pollinator-friendly – Loved by bees & butterflies
- Versatile – Ideal for borders, pots, & rockeries
Erysimum Trade Sales by E.N. Coxhead
At E.N. Coxhead, we’re proud to offer a carefully selected range of hardy, vibrant, and reliable Erysimum wallflowers in 1ltr pots with eight pots to a tray.
For trade sale enquiries call us on 01772 612246 or email us at info@encoxhead.co.uk.
