About

A reliable perennial, reaching 20-60cm, with clump-forming habit. It produces colourful flowers.

About the genus

Hesperis are biennials and perennials with loose clusters of four-petalled, fragrant, purple, cream or white flowers

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens

Care notes

CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningCut back autumn/spring
PropagationDivide 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs possible
Disease resistanceMildew possible