Erysimum 'Erysistible? Fire' - P13

Description
The Goldlack 'Fire King' (Erysimum cheiri) is an upright perennial that produces orange-red flowers with a strong fragrance from May to October. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide. The Goldlack 'Fire King' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cheiranthus, Cheiranthus cheiri, Erysimum cheiranthoides.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * very beautiful in containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Goldlack 'Fire King' are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Goldlack 'Fire King' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to retract.

Flower
Erysimum cheiri 'Fire King' forms orange-red flowers from May. These exude a strong fragrance.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture