Hesperis matronalis Alba - Dame's Violet seeds
Hesperis matronalis Alba - Dame's Violet seeds
Hesperis matronalis Alba - Dame's Violet seeds
Hesperis matronalis Alba - Dame's Violet seeds
Hesperis matronalis Alba - Dame's Violet seeds
Hesperis matronalis Alba - Dame's Violet seeds
Hesperis matronalis Alba
Dame's Rocket, Damask Violet, Dame's Violet, Night-scented Gilliflower, Queen's Gilliflower, Summer Lilac, Sweet Rocket, Mother-of-the-evening, Winter Gilliflower
My mother always told me to plant julienne. At 72 years old, I plant them everywhere around my house, in every nook and cranny, as long as there is a little bit of soil. And it comes back the following year.
Lombard Gilbert , 18/06/2020
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Description
White Dame's Rocket (Hesperis matronalis Alba), also known as Garden Rocket or Dame's Violet, is a vigorous perennial that bears clusters of small white flowers from late spring. It emits a sweet violet fragrance in the evening. A charming old-fashioned addition to country gardens, it looks stunning when paired with Lupins.
Native to Europe and Central Asia and belonging to the Brassicaceae family, Hesperis matronalis is a short-lived perennial, often grown as a biennial. Its ephemeral nature is greatly compensated by its ability to self-seed. Its simple flowers are arranged in spikes on upright, branched stems. Its medium green leaves are deciduous, rough, and lanceolate. It has an airy bushy shape, reaching 75 cm (30in) high and 60 cm (24in) wide.
Sometimes referred to as "Grandmother's flowers," it blends well in Cottage and Herb gardens, where it pairs wonderfully with The Chatelaine Lupin, Baptisias, and Alliums.
The name Hesperis comes from the Greek word meaning evening, as its fragrance is most noticeable at nightfall. Plant it near the house to fully enjoy this. Lastly, it is a nectar-rich plant that will delight bees and butterflies.
Growing Dame's Rocket is easy; it thrives in full sun or partial shade, in moist, humus-rich, and well-drained soil. It is hardy down to -15°C.
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Botanical data
Hesperis
matronalis
Alba
Bracicaceae
Dame's Rocket, Damask Violet, Dame's Violet, Night-scented Gilliflower, Queen's Gilliflower, Summer Lilac, Sweet Rocket, Mother-of-the-evening, Winter Gilliflower
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Dame's Rocket seeds can be sown from May to June.
You can either:
- sow the seeds outdoors, in a nursery bed, 1 cm (0in) deep, spaced in rows of 30 cm (12in). The plants can then be transplanted to their final position in autumn. Recommended spacing: 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) between each plant.
- directly sow at the final location to create a flower border by mixing with seeds of other annuals or biennials, for example. Scatter the seeds thinly in well-prepared soil and cover them with a thin layer of compost.
It will normally flower in the second year after sowing.
Dame's Rocket prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil and sunny or semi-shaded positions.
In overly confined or humid situations, it can be affected by mildew.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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