Dame’s rocket 'Alba'
Dame’s rocket 'Alba'
Hesperis matronalis ‘Alba’
Hesperis matronalis ‘Alba’
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- Delightfully fragrant white flowers in spring.
- Attractive to butterflies and bees and promotes biodiversity.
- A sturdy perennial that comes back year after year.
- Easy to care for and suitable for borders.
- An early bloomer for a fresh spring garden.
Hesperis matronalis ‘Alba’ White Dame's Rocket is a graceful garden classic with **fragrant white blooms** and tall spires that rise above foliage. This biennial features clean, pure-white flowers that bring a timeless touch to any beds or borders, creating soft, uplifting crowds of color in spring.
A robust, versatile plant, it thrives in sun to light shade with well-drained soil. Its airy sprays and sturdy stems add movement and vitality to the garden, inviting the eye to travel along the flower stalks.
Ideal for naturalized or mixed borders, it invites pollinators with its nectar-rich blooms. Enjoy a touch of elegance and charm with this enduring, **pollinator friendly** standout.
Care and Watering
Hesperis matronalis 'Alba' thrives in full sun to light shade with well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry spells, keeping soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Mulch to retain moisture.
Maintenance
Deadhead faded blooms to extend display. Cut back after flowering to control height and promote bushier growth. Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor.
Location
Plant in a sheltered border or cottage garden with good air circulation. Provide fertile, humus-rich soil and space to prevent overcrowding and mildew.
Tips
Feed lightly in spring; avoid overfertilizing to prevent legginess. As a nectar source for pollinators, manage reseeding by removing spent flowers if undesired.
Dame's rocket ‘Alba’ Damask flower offers a sea of elegant white flowers and gives the garden a soft, romantic look in spring.
The plant fills space with a lush white carpet and spreads a delightfully sweet aroma that tingles the senses.
A natural magnet: butterflies and bees are attracted by the rich nectar, creating lively garden vibes.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 7 a 10 |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Cut flower., Fragrant., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | White |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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