Erysimum ‘Winter Passion’, commonly known as wallflower ‘Winter Passion’, gives your garden long-lasting colour and scent from spring into autumn. Clusters of dark red flowers gradually fade to rich purple, creating a shifting display that keeps borders and containers interesting for months.

This short-lived evergreen perennial forms a neat mound of narrow, dark green leaves. Woody-based stems branch well and carry upright flower clusters above the foliage.

If you want reliable colour and fragrance through the warmer months, this wallflower works well in borders, pots and wildlife-friendly gardens.

Key features

• Plant type: Short-lived perennial
• Flowering period: March to October
• Flower colour: Dark red fading to purple
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Height and spread: 50cm x 40cm
• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens

Where to grow Erysimum ‘Winter Passion’

• Plant in sunny beds and borders
• Works well in containers and patio pots
• Suitable for cottage and urban gardens
• Grow in well-drained soil
• Ideal for warm, sheltered spots

Plant several together to create a stronger display. The colour shift from red to purple adds interest when planted with softer spring tones.

Benefits for UK wildlife

• Fragrant flowers attract bees and butterflies
• Long flowering season provides nectar for pollinators
• Supports insects throughout spring and summer

Adding long-flowering plants like this helps keep food available for pollinators across the season.

Planting tips

• Plant in full sun for the best flowering
• Choose well-drained soil to prevent root problems
• Trim lightly after flowering to keep plants compact
• Replace plants every few years as they age
• Remove faded flower stems to encourage new blooms

Good drainage is key. Raised beds or containers often give the best results.

Why choose Erysimum ‘Winter Passion’

• Long flowering season
• Fragrant blooms
• Evergreen foliage adds year-round structure
• Compact growth suits smaller gardens
• Attractive to pollinators

This wallflower gives steady colour and scent for months while helping support garden wildlife.

Other names: Wallflower ‘Winter Passion’, perennial wallflower

Fully grown size: Height 50cm, spread 40cm

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil

Position: Beds, borders and containers

Special features: Fragrant flowers, evergreen foliage, long flowering period

Ideal for: Cottage gardens, urban gardens, wildlife-friendly planting

Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens