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
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