Hesperis matronalis var. albiflora
Hesperis matronalis alba, Hesperis matronalis 'Alba', White dame's violet, White sweet rocket
Hesperis Hesperis
H. matronalis var. albiflora - H. matronalis var. albiflora is a rosette-forming, deciduous, biennial or short-lived perennial with leafy stems bearing ovate, elliptic, or oblong, hairy, toothed, dark green leaves and racemes or panicles of fragrant, white flowers in late spring and early summer.
Hesperis matronalis var. albiflora is: Deciduous
The sweet fragrance is most pronounced in the evening
Erect flower stem, Rosette, Upright
White in Spring; White in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
Generally pest free
Aphids , Leafhoppers , Slugs Aphids , Leafhoppers , Slugs
Generally disease free
Cut back after flowering.
Will come true from seed if grown away from other Hesperis colour variants.
Basal cuttings, Seed
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Hesperis matronalis var. albiflora (White dame's violet) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.45m after 2 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Wildflower, Wildlife
Grow in moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. In cold areas, protect with a dry winter mulch. Flowering tends to diminish as the plant ages so may need replacing every two to three years.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Hesperis matronalis var. albiflora
Hesperis matronalis alba, Hesperis matronalis 'Alba', White dame's violet, White sweet rocket
Hesperis Hesperis
H. matronalis var. albiflora - H. matronalis var. albiflora is a rosette-forming, deciduous, biennial or short-lived perennial with leafy stems bearing ovate, elliptic, or oblong, hairy, toothed, dark green leaves and racemes or panicles of fragrant, white flowers in late spring and early summer.
Asia, Europe
Deciduous
The sweet fragrance is most pronounced in the evening
Erect flower stem, Rosette, Upright
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White in Spring; White in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
Generally pest free
Aphids , Leafhoppers , Slugs
Generally disease free
Cut back after flowering.
Will come true from seed if grown away from other Hesperis colour variants.
Basal cuttings, Seed
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Hesperis matronalis var. albiflora (White dame's violet) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.45m after 2 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Wildflower, Wildlife
Grow in moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. In cold areas, protect with a dry winter mulch. Flowering tends to diminish as the plant ages so may need replacing every two to three years.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
Hesperis matronalis var. albiflora (White dame's violet)
Cassava whitefly; Cotton whitefly; Sweet potato whitefly; Tobacco whitefly
Bemisia tabaci non-European populations
Insect
Absent
2
5
Non-European populations of Bemisia tabaci pose an additional risk to European populations due to the potential for introducing non-European viruses.
Hesperis matronalis var. albiflora (White dame's violet)
Cassava whitefly; Cotton whitefly; Sweet potato whitefly; Tobacco whitefly
Bemisia tabaci European populations
Insect
Absent
2
4
The UK has a protected zone in place for this pest which helps to mitigate the risk of entry and establishment. An EFSA opinion is currently being discussed at the EU Annexes Working Group which recommends further strengthening of the regulation.
Hesperis matronalis var. albiflora (White dame's violet)
Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance
Hoplolaimus spp.
Nematode
Absent
2
4
Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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