Hesperis matronalis var. albiflora

white-flowered dame's violet
A rosette-forming biennial or short-lived perennial, with leafy stems to 90cm. Produces loose clusters of fragrant white flowers from late spring to midsummer.
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | White | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Hesperis are biennials and perennials with loose clusters of four-petalled, fragrant, purple, cream or white flowers
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in neutral to alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. Replace plants every two to three years, as flowering diminishes with age
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in situ in spring. Root basal cuttings in spring.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to cabbage caterpillars, flea beetles, slugs and snails
Diseases
May be susceptible to virus diseases and powdery mildew
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