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Fast-growing flower for impact

Dirty HarryDirty Harry Posts: 1,030
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Looking for a suggestion to replace the Erysimum Bowles' Mauve that took the cold snap rather poorly. As my experience shows, you get 2 good years out of these, especially the second year, but after that it becomes a woody mess.

I'm planning to get my house on the market this year so looking to make the most of the space for some impact in the relatively limited time I may have here and fancy something different. (have has an erysimum in this spot for about 3-4 years)

What else could fill the space very quickly (around 1m x 1m) this year and have a good flowering impact over at least a few months? Getting to a decent size quickly in a small time is key.

Site is dry in full sun and sandy soil.
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  • dappledshadedappledshade Posts: 982
    When would you be looking to start viewings? Gives us an idea as to when the flowers would need to be ready by 😊
  • dappledshadedappledshade Posts: 982
    Verbena bonariensis lollipop (but shorter than the traditional variety, but still a good 1.2m) is brilliant for quick flowering and filling a space. Plus it’s relatively cheap if you’re leaving it behind.
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 16,674
    How big an area do you need to fill? Is it sunny or shady?
  • FireFire Posts: 17,116
    Drop in some ready-to-flower tall wallflowers.  After the frost drop in stocks and snap dragons that are ready to bloom.
  • Dirty HarryDirty Harry Posts: 1,030
    fidgetbones said:
    How big an area do you need to fill? Is it sunny or shady?
    Site is dry in full sun and sandy soil, around 1m x 1m.
  • Dirty HarryDirty Harry Posts: 1,030
    Almost tempted to have a cluster of sun flowers in the area actually. Will add a nice bit of height too.
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,507
    If you are moving why bother to change. You can get Erysimum in other colours.
  • Dirty HarryDirty Harry Posts: 1,030
    I fancy a change. Not like I'm shelling out extra money on anything, just fancy something different.
  • FireFire Posts: 17,116
    You need them flower March to June?
  • Dirty HarryDirty Harry Posts: 1,030
    Not necessarily. 

    Maybe it's easier to think of in these terms- I don't want something that only flowers for a couple of months maximum.

    I've always liked fuchsias and dahlias because they go on for months so something in a similar spirit, but not them.

    All suggestions welcome of course.
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