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Erysimum Brightside™ White

  • More flowers, richer colors and better habit than standard erysimum when vernalized.
  • Perennial in the South, and makes a great deco container in the North.
  • Great for early-Spring, shoulder season production.
White flowers bloom continuously through Spring above lush leaves on compact, bushy plants. Plants can flower through Winter in milder climates. Attracts pollinators. Prefers full sun and well-drained soils.
 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Scientific Name: Erysimum cultivars
CommonName: Wallflower
Hardiness Zone: 7a - 10b
Hardiness Degree: 32°F (32°C)
Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilizer: Every two weeks
Spacing: 18 - 22" (46 - 56cm)
Height: 18 - 22" (46 - 56cm)
Width: 18 - 22" (46 - 56cm)
Exposure: Sun

PROPAGATION

Media EC/pH: EC 0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature: 68-70°F (20-21°C)
Rooting Hormone: 500 ppm IBA
Mist: Low
Fertilization: Begin feeding 50-75 ppm 10 days after sticking
Pinching: Pinch 21-25 days after sticking.
Transplanting: 42-49 days after sticking
Comments: Don’t oversaturate media. Low mist levels work best.

FINISHING

Media pH: 5.8-6.2
Temperature: 50 to 60°F (10 to 16°C)
Light Level (fc): 3,000 to 5,000
Vernalization: Yes
Daylength: Day length neutral
Watering: Low to moderate
Fertilization: 150 to 175 ppm N.
Pinch After Transplant: Yes, a second pinch is often beneficial.
Plant Growth Regulators: Sumagic 5-10 ppm spray
Pests and Fungal Diseases: Watch for bacterial infections.

CROP SCHEDULING

1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: 6-8 wks
1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: 10-12 wks
2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: 12-14 wks
Bloom Months: February to April
Plant Protection
'KLEEY24095'
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder: Selecta One