Perennial Wallflower. A compact, bushy perennial with dark green narrow leaves. The white flowers are splashed with purple, pink and yellow and release a beautiful honey-sweet fragrance. Height 30cm. Spread 40cm. Flowers March to July. Full sun, free-draining soil. Hardy.
Erysimum ‘Winter Charme’ is a compact, fragrant perennial known for its beautifully painted blooms of white, purple, pink, and yellow. To help your Erysimum ‘Winter Charme’ thrive, follow this detailed planting and aftercare guide designed to support healthy growth and long-lasting flowering.
PLANTING and AFTERCARE GUIDE
Best Planting Time
Spring: Plant Erysimum ‘Winter Charme’ in spring when the soil begins to warm. This allows its roots to establish well in time for the flowering season.
Autumn: Alternatively, plant in early autumn so it can settle before its natural rest period, ensuring a strong comeback the following season.
Site Selection
Sunlight: Erysimum performs best in full sun, though it will also tolerate light shade. Choosing a sunny spot encourages abundant, fragrant blooms.
Soil: Plant Erysimum ‘Winter Charme’ in well-drained soil, as it dislikes sitting in moisture. Improve drainage by incorporating compost or organic matter into the soil before planting.
Planting Instructions
Prepare the Hole: Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and equal in depth. This gives Erysimum ‘Winter Charme’ room to develop a sturdy root system.
Soil Preparation: Enrich the soil with compost or organic matter to boost fertility and drainage.
Planting: Position your Erysimum so the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil. Fill in gently and firm the soil around the plant.
Watering After Planting: Water thoroughly to settle the soil and help the roots anchor quickly while ensuring no waterlogging occurs.
Watering Requirements
Growing Season: After establishment, Erysimum needs watering during particularly dry spells. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings to avoid root issues.
Resting Season: Water sparingly when growth slows, only if the soil becomes excessively dry.
Feeding
Early Spring: Apply a balanced fertiliser to encourage fresh growth and enhance flowering potential.
Mid-Summer: A light additional feed can support ongoing vigour and prolong the flowering display of Erysimum ‘Winter Charme’.
Pruning
Deadheading: Remove faded flowers regularly to extend blooming and maintain a neat habit.
Autumn Pruning: After flowering finishes, trim lightly to shape it and prepare it for the colder months.
Mulching
Spring: Add a mulch layer around the plant to improve moisture retention, reduce weeds, and stabilise soil temperature.
Winter: Another mulch layer helps protect the root system, ensuring Erysimum ‘Winter Charme’ remains resilient into the next growing season.
Supporting the Plant
Staking: Generally unnecessary due to its compact growth. However, in particularly exposed positions, light staking may protect Erysimum ‘Winter Charme’ from wind damage.
Final Tips
Erysimum ‘Winter Charme’ is a low-maintenance, beautifully fragrant perennial that brings months of colour to borders, beds, and containers. When planted in full sun and free-draining soil and supported with simple, consistent aftercare, ‘Winter Charme’ rewards gardeners with reliable, eye-catching blooms from early spring into summer.
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