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Seed no. 681B
Hesperis matronalis, Mixed
Sweet Rocket, Dame's Violet
£2.45
In stock · approx. 480 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
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Germination
Sow indoors. Sow 3mm deep into moist well-drained seed compost in 5cm pots. Ideal temp. 15-18°C. 21-28 days germination. Plant out after danger of frost has passed. Direct sow after danger of frost has passed, May-July. Sow 6mm deep into raked soil, 30cm spacing. Press into soil by walking over the area. Keep moist until germination.
Growing
Easy to grow.
Cultivation
Remove seedheads after blooming to encourage a second bloom and to reduce seed production. Left to self-seed these will gradually naturalise.
| Genus | Hesperis |
|---|---|
| Species | matronalis |
| Family | Brassicaceae/Cruciferae |
| Common name | Sweet Rocket, Dame's Violet |
| Seed number | 681B |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Colour | Mixed |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade, Shade |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.5m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | May, Jun, Jul |
| Seeds per packet | 480 |
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