Erysimum 'Colour Vibe Red'ErysimumCheiranthus, Perennial Wallflower

The punchy red flowers of Erysimum ‘Colour Vibe Red’ are sure to turn heads when they make their debut at the Chelsea Plant of the Year Competition 2023.

Pumping out blooms non-stop from spring until summer, the perennial wallflower is a flowering powerhouse and any new introductions are always met with great excitement. Developed by the famous Hillier Nurseries, their new Colour Vibe series has raised the bar amongst existing selections, delivering intense colours on compact, long-flowering, virus-free plants.

Erysimum ‘Colour Vibe Red’ bears large, velvety-red flowers sitting low above silvery green foliage. Unlike other Erysimums that have a habit of flopping, ‘Colour Vibe Red’ remains neatly upright and compact throughout the growing season, so it’s perfect for small spaces. Low-maintenance and disease-free, it adds a welcome burst of colour to courtyards, patio planters and the front of borders.

Boasting an extended flowering period, Erysimum ‘Colour Vibe Red’ really earns its place in the garden. With the first flowers opening in March, it makes a superb accompaniment to tulips, continuing to flower after spring bulbs have faded to coincide with the emergence of early summer perennials. Selected for their non-fading, vibrant colours, the scented flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies. Height and spread: 50cm (20in).