About
A rosette-forming biennial or short-lived perennial, with leafy stems to 90cm. Produces loose clusters of perfumed white flowers from late spring to midsummer.
About the genus
Hesperis are biennials and perennials with loose clusters of four-petalled, fragrant, purple, cream or white flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in neutral to alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. Replace plants every two to three years, as flowering diminishes with age
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in situ in spring. Root basal cuttings in spring.
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to cabbage caterpillars, flea beetles, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to virus diseases and powdery mildew