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Take advantage of our perennial special offer! Add 6 selected perennials to your basket and receive the cheapest one for free. Exclusions apply. Limited time only.

Hesperis matronalis, often known as Sweet Rocket, is a classic cottage garden perennial with tall stems of softly scented purple flowers. It brings height, movement and fragrance to spring and early summer borders, particularly in informal or naturalistic planting. A great plant for weaving through other perennials where it can gently self seed.

Quick Facts

  • Sunlight: Full sun

  • Soil: Moist but well drained soil

  • Flowering time: May to July

  • Height and spread: Around 60 to 90cm tall and 40cm wide

  • Hardiness: Fully hardy perennial

  • Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

This perennial is herbaceous, it dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring. Depending on the time of year you order, the plant may arrive looking different to our photos. Please plant as normal.


 

Hesperis matronalis purple 9cm / 2L

£6.95 - £19.50£9.99 - £23.97

Our plants can be planted all year round providing the ground isn't frozen or waterlogged at time of planting, for more info click here

Take advantage of our perennial special offer! Add 6 selected perennials to your basket and receive the cheapest one for free. Exclusions apply. Limited time only.

Hesperis matronalis, often known as Sweet Rocket, is a classic cottage garden perennial with tall stems of softly scented purple flowers. It brings height, movement and fragrance to spring and early summer borders, particularly in informal or naturalistic planting. A great plant for weaving through other perennials where it can gently self seed.

Quick Facts

  • Sunlight: Full sun

  • Soil: Moist but well drained soil

  • Flowering time: May to July

  • Height and spread: Around 60 to 90cm tall and 40cm wide

  • Hardiness: Fully hardy perennial

  • Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

This perennial is herbaceous, it dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring. Depending on the time of year you order, the plant may arrive looking different to our photos. Please plant as normal.


 

Common Questions

• Does Sweet Rocket have a scent?
Yes, it has a noticeable fragrance, especially in the evening.

• Will it self seed?
Yes, it can gently self seed in suitable conditions.

• Is it suitable for cottage gardens?
Yes, it is a classic cottage garden plant.

Planting Ideas

Lovely with Aquilegia, Geraniums and early flowering Grasses for a relaxed, natural look.

More Information

Plant in full sun or light shade in moist but well drained soil.
You can plant at any time of year provided the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. If planting during warmer weather, water regularly until established.
Allow some seed heads to remain if you would like it to self seed, or deadhead to control spread.

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Quick Facts

Sunlight:

Full sun

Soil:

Moist but well drained soil

Flowering time:

Spring flowering

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If you order by 2:00pm Monday - Thursday (Excluding Bank Holidays) and select 'Next Working Day Delivery' we aim to deliver your order on the Next Working Day.

If you select Standard Delivery you will receive your order in 2-5 Working Days from the day your order was placed.

95% of the plants we have in stock on our website can be planted 365 days a year providing the ground is not frozen or waterlogged at time of planting.

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If you are not 100% happy with your order, please let us know. Ensure that you please return your order back to us within 28 days and we can either issue a refund or send out replacements!

Of course, please contact us on 01706 881 422 to talk to a member of our friendly team.

We do now allow collections under any circumstances, however with our Next Working Day Delivery you can receive your order the very next day* !

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