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Wallflower 'Sunset Primrose' F1
Highly branched primrose wallflower, brilliant for planting with tulips and for picking for the vase. Highly scented. More
| 5 jumbo seedlings 200381-5 | £9.50 |
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| 15 jumbo seedlings 200381-15 | £18.95 |
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| 30 jumbo seedlings 200381-30 | £33.50 |
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Highly branched primrose wallflower, brilliant for planting with tulips and for picking for the vase. Highly scented.
| Genus | Erysimum |
| Group/Species | cheiri (Sunset Series) |
| Variety | Sunset Primrose F1 |
| Type | Biennial or Short-lived Perennial |
| Common Name | Wallflower |
| Border Position | Border (Middle) |
| Soil Type | Neutral - Alkaline |
| Scent | Scented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 30cm (12in) |
| Spacing | 30cm (12in) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Sow outside May - July. Can be sown under cover. plant out your seedlings from late August to November. Seedlings can go straight in the border or you can grow on plants in 9cm pots until they reach 10 to 15cm in height at which point they’re ready to plant out. The ground should be prepared before planting out. Dig it over thoroughly, and mix in plenty of organic matter – such as manure or leaf mould. The planting location should have good drainage and ideally the soil should be slightly alkaline. |
| Care Tips | Regular picking of flowers and deadheading your wallflowers is important during the warmer months to prevent them running to seed. |
| Flowering | March - May |
| Vase Life | These will last up to ten days in clean water. Sear their stem ends in boiling water for 20 seconds. |
| Harvesting | Flower Production 3 months |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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Wallflower 'Sunset Primrose' F1 reviews
Average based on 10 reviews
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Reviewed 7th August 2019 by Kathryn The plants were strong seedlings and performed well |
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Reviewed 2nd August 2019 by Sandra Nice strong plants which flowered really well |
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Reviewed 2nd August 2019 by Janet Same as above for Sunset Purple. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Emily Came as described and lasted aaaaages so good value for money. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jacqui I thought the seedlings a bit thin and although planted quickly and watered well, the resulting blooms were underwhelming in the spring. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Susan
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Wendy
I had a beautiful, colourful display for several weeks which was much |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by SUSAN
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Mrs Hawkes All the plugs were in very good condition |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Susan Fantastic ,healthy plants |
