Erysimum Sunstrong Bicolor Purple

Erysimum Sunstrong Bicolor Purple Growing Guide

Plant Description:
Erysimum Sunstrong Bicolor Purple is a compact, perennial wallflower known for its vibrant, bicolor blooms. The flowers display a striking mix of purple and lavender hues, often fading to soft pink as they mature. This low-maintenance plant is prized for its long blooming season, from early spring through fall, and its ability to thrive in warm, sunny conditions. It has a bushy, upright growth habit with dense, narrow green foliage.

Grow Zone:

• USDA Zones 7–10 (Perennial)
• Treated as an annual in colder zones

Height and Width:

• Height: 12–18 inches
• Spread: 12–16 inches

Uses:

• Garden borders and flower beds
• Containers and patio pots
• Pollinator gardens (attracts bees and butterflies)
• Rock gardens or dry landscapes
• Cut flower arrangements

Native Range:
Derived from hybrid cultivars; parent species (Erysimum spp.) are native to Europe and western Asia.

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily).
• Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil; tolerates slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.5).
• Water: Moderate watering; allow the top layer of soil to dry between watering. Drought-tolerant once established.
• Temperature: Prefers mild to warm climates; protect from extreme cold or frost.
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring and again mid-season for continuous blooms.

Care Tips:

• Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming and maintain a tidy appearance.
• Prune lightly after flowering to encourage bushier growth.
• Avoid waterlogged soil to prevent root rot.
• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

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Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

, Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

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