Wallflowers Erysimum

Erysimum also commonly known as Wallflower is a classic garden plant that provides a cottage garden style to borders as well as being a sensory favourite with their scent. They are hardy perennials and biennials in a wide range of bright coloured flowers that attract pollinators.

Offering both bare root wallflowers and potted plants means you can plant at different times of the year in either containers or straight to the ground. Choose from popular varieties like Erysimum Bowles Mauve known for its purple blooms with a long flowering season spring to autumn.

Plant Highlights

  • A colourful range of wallflower plants for sale, chosen to grow well in UK gardens
  • Hardy biennial and perennial wallflowers that flower reliably from early spring into summer
  • Well suited to garden beds, borders, pots, and containers in sunny spots
  • Supplied as both bare root wallflowers and potted plants, depending on the season
  • Flowers in mauve, purple, red, yellow, pink, and mixed colour combinations, many with a gentle scent
  • A natural fit for pollinator friendly planting and relaxed cottage style gardens

Our Wallflower Plant Collection

  • Erysimum Bowles Mauve: A popular perennial wallflower with soft mauve flowers that keeps blooming for months once established.
  • Wallflower Tom Thumb: A neat, compact variety that adds strong colour at the front of borders or in patio pots.
  • Bare Root Wallflowers Fire King: A traditional wallflower with rich red flowers that really stand out in early spring beds.
  • Bare Root Wallflowers Primrose Dame: A softer looking variety with creamy yellow blooms that suits classic cottage style planting.
  • Erysimum Yellow Bird: A bright alpine wallflower that enjoys full sun and lighter soils, producing cheerful yellow flowers.
  • Wallflower Mixed Colours Packs: A ready made mix of scented wallflowers, ideal for filling beds with varied colour in one go.
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Why Choose Wallflower Plants from Carbeth Plants

We focus on wallflower plants that actually perform well once they reach your garden. Every plant is chosen for its health and strength, so it settles quickly and grows as expected.

  • Grown and sourced by UK growers who understand our seasons and soil conditions
  • Clear sizing details, including 9cm and 13cm pots along with bare root options
  • Wallflower plants for sale that establish easily and flower well with basic care
  • A good choice for new gardeners as well as more experienced growers
  • Packed carefully to help plants arrive in good condition

Seasonal Interest With Wallflower Plants

Wallflowers are often planted for spring, but many varieties continue to earn their place in the garden beyond that.

  • Spring brings the strongest colour and scent when gardens are just coming back to life
  • Summer flowering types such as Bowles Mauve continue producing blooms for longer displays
  • Autumn planting gives plants time to root before winter, leading to better spring growth
  • In milder areas, foliage stays tidy through winter and helps keep beds looking cared for

How to Choose and Grow Wallflower Plants

The right wallflower for your garden depends on when you want to plant and how much space you have.

  • Choose potted wallflower plants if you want flexibility with planting times
  • Choose bare root wallflowers for seasonal planting and good value
  • Grow wallflowers in full sun to encourage better colour and flowering
  • Plant into free draining soil with added compost to support root growth
  • Water regularly after planting until plants are fully settled

Wallflowers mix easily with spring bulbs, bedding plants, and perennials, making them simple to use in layered planting schemes.

Our Quality Promise and UK Delivery

Each wallflower plant is checked before it leaves us, so you receive healthy growth that is ready to plant. Orders are packed with care and delivered across the UK.

  • Reliable UK delivery with protective packaging
  • Strong, garden ready wallflower plants for sale
  • Consistent quality from growers who work with UK conditions

Browse the collection and buy wallflower plants online with confidence, knowing they have been selected for British gardens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most wallflowers are grown as biennials, flowering strongly in their second year before fading. Perennial wallflowers such as erysimum Bowles Mauve can live and flower for several years with light pruning and good care.
Wallflowers are generally hardy but can suffer in poorly drained soil or deep shade. Root rot and short flowering can occur if soil stays wet or plants are overcrowded.
Traditional varieties such as Fire King and mixed colour wallflowers are known for their sweet, classic scent. Fragrance is strongest in spring and in sunny positions.
Yes, wallflower plants grow very well in pots and containers. Choose a free draining compost, place in full sun, and water regularly during dry weather.
Bare root wallflowers are best planted in autumn or early spring, while potted plants can be planted almost year round when the ground is not frozen.
Yes, wallflowers are attractive to bees and early pollinators, making them a valuable addition to wildlife friendly gardens.
Biennial wallflowers flower once and then decline, while perennial wallflowers can return year after year with light trimming after flowering.