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Wallflower Seeds - Cloth of Gold Variety for Garden Planting

Wallflower Seeds - Cloth of Gold Variety for Garden Planting

$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sowing Depth: Surface or shallow sow (very light cover).

Soil Prep: Prepare a weed-free, well-drained garden bed

Sowing Time: Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring or late summer/early autumn.

How to Grow

Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom period.

Water: Water moderately; avoid waterlogged soil.

Light: Full sun to partial shade for best flowering

Tips


Provide excellent drainage — wallflowers prefer free-draining sites and do well in rock garden pockets or slopes


Sow in autumn for early spring display or spring for late summer bloom in mild climates.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

hardy

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Clump-forming, upright

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to early summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

pollinator-friendly

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Wallflower Seeds - Cloth of Gold Variety for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Plant


Wallflower (Cloth of Gold) is a traditional English wallflower variety (Erysimum cheiri) known for its vibrant golden-yellow blooms and sweet scent. A favorite in cottage and formal gardens, it thrives in well-drained soil with full sun, producing attractive flowers that brighten early garden displays. Easy to grow and often self-seeding, it works beautifully in borders, containers, and mixed perennial beds, adding classic charm and fragrance.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring, Early Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

30–45 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 5–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

20–30 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

0.5–1 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

moderate watering

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000150391

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Cloth of Gold different from mixed wallflower varieties?

It produces uniform golden-yellow flowers that create a bright, coordinated display throughout spring gardens.

Can it brighten entrances and walkways?

Yes. Compact flowering plants provide cheerful color beside paths, porches, and garden entrances.

Which flowers complement Cloth of Gold?

Purple violas, blue forget-me-nots, white alyssum, and tulips create classic spring combinations.

Does it suit heritage-style gardens?

Yes. Traditional flower color blends beautifully into cottage and heritage landscape designs.

Can it be planted in window boxes?

Yes. Its compact habit performs well in window boxes and decorative planters.

Do spring pollinators visit the flowers?

The nectar-rich blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.