Also known as dame's violet, and damask. This white variant of the European wildflower is popular with beneficial insects, bees, butterflies, moths, other pollinators and is a food plant for caterpillars. Grows to 90cm tall and 40cm across in full sun or partial shade and moist but well-drained soils. Scented white flowers are produced from May to June.
Sweet Rocket / Hesperis matronalis 'Albiflora'
£3.00Price
VAT Included
Position: Flower border
Flowering months: May_/ Jun
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade / Dappled shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Moist but well-drained (never waterlogged)
Life cycle: Short-lived perennial (flowers for two-three years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Dies back (deciduous)