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Erysimum cheiri Colour Vibe Purple - Perpetual wallflower

Erysimum cheiri Colour Vibe Purple (Cdcery3) PP 36 581
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A bushy perennial wallflower with an upright habit, producing clusters of large, fragrant flowers in a deep, intense purple that does not fade in the sun. It blooms from spring to early summer. Easy to grow in well-drained soil, this variety is drought-tolerant when planted in the ground. Its attractive dark green foliage with silvery highlights remains decorative in winter. Robust, hardy down to –7 °C, and disease-resistant, it is perfect for borders, rockeries, containers or flower beds.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
65 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9.5°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
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Flowering time March to June
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Description

Erysimum 'Colour Vibe Purple' is a perennial wallflower that adorns flower beds and containers with its large purple flowers. This variety also has a lovely bushy and upright habit, abundant and fragrant flowering and natural resistance to diseases and drought. Adapted to well-drained soils, even poor ones, it can be grown equally well in pots or in the garden. Its very stable colour adds depth to spring displays, and its ease of cultivation suits all gardeners.

Erysimum ‘Colour Vibe Purple’ (Cdcery3) PP 36 581) belongs to the Brassicaceae family. This wallflower is derived from the species Erysimum cheiri (formerly Cheiranthus cheiri). It is a herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean regions of Southern Europe, particularly the cliffs and limestone screes of south-eastern France, Spain and northern Italy. This cultivar is part of the Colour Vibe series, the result of a long breeding programme carried out by British breeder Charles Carr. All plants in this series produce flowers with bright, long-lasting colours and good resistance; they have a compact structure and are easy to grow.

‘Colour Vibe Purple’ forms an upright, very branched clump and maintains a good appearance throughout flowering. The plant reaches between 50 and 70 cm in height and spread. Its life cycle is that of a herbaceous perennial, but it is often grown as a biennial or a short-lived perennial. It may become bare after two or three seasons; in well-drained soil and mild climate, it can persist for several years. The evergreen foliage is composed of narrow, lanceolate leaves, dark green with a silvery sheen. The abundant and early flowering begins in spring (March) and lasts until early summer. It takes the form of clusters of large flowers of a very stable intense purple which doesn't fade. The flowers are fragrant and nectar-rich,  attracting pollinators. This variety is hardy down to –7 °C in very well-drained soil. It was "shortlisted" at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show upon its introduction in 2023.

Erysimum ‘Colour Vibe Purple’ works well both in pots and in the ground, in borders, rock gardens, or flower beds. Its purple hue allows for rich plant associations. In a container display, it pairs well with purple tulips (‘Purple Prince’), muscari armeniacum or white narcissi (‘Thalia’) for a luminous contrast. 

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Flowering

Flower colour purple
Flowering time March to June
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 3 cm
Fragrance slightly scented fragrance evoking carnation, clove.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 65 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Erysimum

Species

cheiri

Cultivar

Colour Vibe Purple (Cdcery3) PP 36 581

Family

Brassicaceae

Other common names

Wallflower

Botanical synonyms

Erysimum cheiri 'Cdcery3' PBR, Erysimum cheiri Colour Vibe Purple

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference24874

Planting and care

Erysimum 'Colour Vibe Purple' can be planted in containers and window boxes or directly in open ground in well-drained soil, finely prepared and enriched. Plant as soon as possible upon receipt. If the intended location is not yet ready or conditions are unfavourable for planting (heavy rain or soil too dry), you can let them grow on in pots for a few weeks. At planting or shortly after, you can pinch out the tip of the young plant between thumb and forefinger to remove the terminal bud and stimulate branching. This operation can be repeated until mid-October to obtain bushier plants.

 

In containers and window boxes, use a good-quality potting compost for flowering plants, well-draining (for example, with plenty of bark or perlite) and enriched with slow-release fertiliser. The top of the root ball should be level with the potting compost. Water generously at planting and for the following weeks. Be careful, however, not to overwater! Ensure you use containers with drainage holes and empty the saucer 10 minutes after watering. Remember to water even during winter if it doesn't rain or if the container is placed in a rain shadow. Do not water during periods of frost.

 

From as early as 3 weeks after planting and until after flowering, apply a liquid fertiliser for flowering plants 1 to 2 times a week with the irrigation water, even in winter (as long as watering is necessary). Spent flower spikes can be cut off to keep the plant looking neat, but this is not essential, as flowering continues on its own, provided the plant does not lack water. Once flowering is over, plants in containers can be replanted in the garden in full sun after having been cut back by about 5 cm.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Small gardens, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -9.5°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 9 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil Well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Prune back the entire plant, including wilted stems and spikes, to reduce it by about 5cm, even before the flowering is completely finished.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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