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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

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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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A vigorous perennial that bears clusters of small white flowers from late spring. It emits a gentle scent of violets in the late evening. A charmingly old-fashioned plant, ideal for country gardens and superb when paired with Lupins.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
65 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Annual / Perennial
Perennial
Germination time (days)
20 days
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Sowing period March to April
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Flowering time May to August
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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.

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to August
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 2 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, Violet
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 65 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Hesperis

Species

matronalis

Cultivar

Alba

Family

Bracicaceae

Other common names

Dame's Rocket, Damask Violet, Dame's Violet, Night-scented Gilliflower, Queen's Gilliflower, Summer Lilac, Sweet Rocket, Mother-of-the-evening, Winter Gilliflower

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference942111

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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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Sowing period

Sowing period March to April
Germination time (days) 20 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Back of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained, humus-bearing
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