Coastal wallflower

This short-lived perennial, often grown as a biennial in the UK, forms neat clumps of evergreen foliage, producing spikes of fragrant, bright yellow to orange-purple flowers. Ideal for cottage gardens, rock gardens, or planting in cracks in walls, adding vibrant early season colour.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Well-drained chalky, sandy or gritty soil.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: Apr, May, Jun, Jul.