About
An attractive perennial, reaching 50-100cm, with an upright form with healthy leaves. It bears attractive blooms in lavender. 'Lilacina Flore Pleno' is valued in garden settings.
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 late autumn or spring
PropagationDivide every 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs and snails possible
Disease resistanceMildew in dry conditions