About

A herbaceous perennial, reaching 30-90cm, with a mounding habit. It displays showy flowers in red.

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, moist but well-drained soil
PruningCut back in autumn or spring
PropagationDivide every 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs possible
Disease resistanceMildew in dry conditions