Life Cycle
Biennial
Plant Characteristics
Fragrant Blooms
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Spring
Flavour Profile
Ornamental
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Plant Type
Flowering Plant
Planting Season
Autumn
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
30–45 cm
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
USDA 4–9
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
20–25 cm
Planting Depth
0.5 cm
Growing Conditions
Well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sugar Rush wallflower a biennial rather than an annual or perennial?
Is Sugar Rush wallflower a biennial rather than an annual or perennial?
Yes it typically grows foliage in the first season and produces its fragrant mixed blooms the following spring
How strong is the scent of these wallflower flowers?
How strong is the scent of these wallflower flowers?
The blooms are notably fragrant with a sweet scent that becomes especially pleasant when plants are grouped in borders or near pathways
When is the best time to sow for spring flowering?
When is the best time to sow for spring flowering?
Autumn sowing allows the plants to establish over winter and deliver their colourful display early the next spring
What height range makes them suitable for the front or middle of a border?
What height range makes them suitable for the front or middle of a border?
At 30–45 cm the upright plants sit neatly at the front or mid-border without blocking taller companions
Do the mixed colours appear across a range of shades in one packet?
Do the mixed colours appear across a range of shades in one packet?
The mix produces a cheerful assortment of tones so the planting offers varied colour rather than a single uniform hue
Are the stems useful for cutting and bringing the fragrance indoors?
Are the stems useful for cutting and bringing the fragrance indoors?
The upright growth yields stems that can be cut for small arrangements carrying both the mixed colours and the sweet scent inside