Cheiranthus allionii
Siberian Wallflower
Family |
Brassicaceae |
Genus |
Cheiranthus |
Species |
allionii |
Category |
Perennials |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
3 - 9 |
Temperature (°C) |
-39 - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) |
-40 - 20 |
Height |
45 - 60 cm |
Spread |
22 - 30 cm |
Landscape |
Ornamental uses. |
Cultivation |
Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and most soil with a pH of 6.6 - 8.5 (Neutral, mildly alkaline and alkaline). Prefers clay, sandy and loamy. |
Shape |
Bushy and compact. |
Leaf Description |
Narrow, come to a point and are 20 cm long. |
Flower Description |
Small, simple, club-shaped flowers appear in clusters on a stem. Slightly fragrant. |
Fruit Description |
Once flower has fallen away it leaves behind a long fruit which is narrow and hairy. |
Colour Description |
The flowers are orange and red. The sepals are purplish-green. |
Propagation |
Semi-hardwood cutting and seed. |