Winter wallflower (Erysimum odoratum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Winter wallflower on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Winter wallflower
Erysimum odoratum, commonly known as Scented Wallflower, is a perennial or biennial plant from the Brassicaceae family, valued for its fragrant flower spikes ranging from pale yellow to orange. Its compact habit and extended blooming period make it ideal for garden borders, rockeries, or pots, adding a touch of delicate color and aroma.
Native range
Central and Southern Europe
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure for optimal flowering, though it tolerates light partial shade. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings, as it is sensitive to waterlogging. It prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline to neutral soils, and is not demanding in nutrients. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Winter wallflower
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, soft stems, no blooms.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Ensure good ventilation and moderate sun.
- What kills it
- Overwatering leading to root rot or complete lack of light.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and stem is still firm.