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Dame’s Rocket
Botanical Name: Hesperis matronalis
Type: Biennial or Short-lived Perennial

Dame’s Rocket is a graceful, old-fashioned flower known for its clusters of four-petaled blooms in shades of lavender, purple, pink, and white. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it fills the air with a sweet, clove-like fragrance, especially in the evening. A magnet for bees, butterflies, and moths, this easy-to-grow plant self-seeds readily, making it a favourite in wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, and woodland edges.

Plant Details

Type: Biennial or short-lived perennial
Height: 60–90 cm
Spread: 30–45 cm
Flowers: May – July
Position: Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil
Foliage: Lance-shaped, mid-green leaves

Growing Information

Sow: March - May / September - October
Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C
Spacing: 30–40 cm apart
Care: Low maintenance; deadhead to prevent aggressive self-seeding or leave to naturalise

Why You’ll Love It

Beautifully fragrant flowers — especially at dusk
Natural look for meadows, woodland edges, and wild gardens
Loved by pollinators and night-flying moths
Readily self-seeds for long-lasting displays

Top Tip

Sow in drifts for a romantic, naturalised effect — and enjoy its evening scent near seating areas or pathways.

Perfect For

Wildflower gardens and naturalised meadows
Cottage-style borders
Pollinator and butterfly gardens
Woodland or lightly shaded areas

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