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Cheiranthus allionii


Siberian Wallflower




Origin:  Native to Europe.
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
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
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.
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