Hi everyone, I just joined to gain from all you experienced gardeners. A few years ago I bought some wall flowers that were reduced in Homebase. I have never grown them before and thought as they were cheap it wouldnt matter if they didnt survive. They have survived and flourished even though I dont think im doing right by them which is why I'm here to learn from you. When they have stopped flowering which is about now, I cut the stems back to a few inch from the base. The stems are full of narrow pods which I presume are seeds. The leaves stay green all year. Am I doing right by theses lovely plants or could they be even better. Thank you all for reading and any advice.
They sound perfect Eemaan, they are tough as old boots - the perennial variety that you have Can always give them a sprinkling of fish, blood and bone (cheap in Wilko's) for a boost in Spring.
I have bought 2 Erysimum Fragrant Sunshine and they have been covered in gorgeous sweet smelling flowers for about 2 months now. Does anyone know if these can be propagated from cuttings after flowers will fate or does they set seed? I'm not too familiar with wallflowers apart from the perennial bowles mauves.
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Hi everyone, I just joined to gain from all you experienced gardeners. A few years ago I bought some wall flowers that were reduced in Homebase. I have never grown them before and thought as they were cheap it wouldnt matter if they didnt survive. They have survived and flourished even though I dont think im doing right by them which is why I'm here to learn from you. When they have stopped flowering which is about now, I cut the stems back to a few inch from the base. The stems are full of narrow pods which I presume are seeds. The leaves stay green all year. Am I doing right by theses lovely plants or could they be even better. Thank you all for reading and any advice.
They sound perfect Eemaan, they are tough as old boots - the perennial variety that you have
Can always give them a sprinkling of fish, blood and bone (cheap in Wilko's) for a boost in Spring.
Last edited: 16 May 2017 09:08:23
I have ordered some from hayloft just waiting for them to arrive , not the cheapest for plants but so far mine have all been excellent quality
Thanks for your reply Mark56,
so do you think I'm doing right in cutting them back now?
I have bought 2 Erysimum Fragrant Sunshine and they have been covered in gorgeous sweet smelling flowers for about 2 months now. Does anyone know if these can be propagated from cuttings after flowers will fate or does they set seed? I'm not too familiar with wallflowers apart from the perennial bowles mauves.