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White Dame's Rocket Seeds – Hesperis matronalis – Pure White Four-Petaled Clusters for Cottage Gardens & Borders.
🌸 Crisp Pure White Clusters for Late Spring
This White Dame's Rocket (Hesperis matronalis) offers a crisp, elegant display of clusters of four-petaled, pure white flowers with a subtle greenish-yellow center. The plant forms tall, upright stems that are perfect for the middle of borders and cottage gardens. It blooms profusely in late spring to early summer, providing a welcome burst of bright color. The flowers emit a sweet, pleasant fragrance, especially in the evening, and are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an essential plant for any pollinator garden. It is also an excellent cut flower, adding a crisp, elegant touch to floral arrangements. This easy-to-grow biennial is a must-have for any cottage garden.
🌱How to Plant & Grow
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Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (4–6 hours of direct sun per day). Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade.
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Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH. Does not tolerate waterlogged roots.
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Germination Time:14–30 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C). Light aids germination.
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Days to Maturity: 120–150 days from seed to flower (first year blooms, but heavier bloom in year 2+). Note: This is a biennial – plant in year 1, blooms in year 2.
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Mature Height: 24–36 inches (2–3 feet). Spread: 12–18 inches.
📏Spacing & Seeding Instructions
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Plant Spacing: Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart.
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Seeding Density (Per Square Foot): For mass planting, sow 4–6 seeds per square foot.
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Sowing Depth: Surface sow. Press seeds gently into the soil but do not cover – they need light to germinate.
📅 Growing Calendar
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Stage |
Northern States (3–5) |
Mid-Atlantic (6–7) |
Southern States (8–9) |
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Start Indoors |
Late May – Early June |
Late April – Early May |
Late March – Early April |
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Transplant Outdoors |
Late August – Early September |
Late July – Early August |
Late June – Early July |
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Direct Sow (spring) |
Late May – Early June |
Late April – Early May |
Late March – Early April |
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Direct Sow (fall) |
Mid – Late September |
Late September – Early October |
Late October – Early November |
Important Note: Dame's Rocket is a biennial. It requires two seasons to bloom. Sow seeds in spring, transplant in late summer, and enjoy blooms the following spring and summer. If you sow in fall (Zones 8–9), you may get blooms the following spring.
🧑🌾 Step-by-Step Planting Instructions
Start Indoors (Recommended for all zones):
- Fill seed trays with moist, well-draining seed-starting mix.
- Sprinkle seeds on the soil surface. Do not cover. Light aids germination.
- Mist lightly. Cover with a clear plastic dome to retain moisture.
- Place in a warm area (65–70°F) with bright, indirect light.
- Remove dome once seedlings emerge (14–30 days). Keep soil moist.
- After 6–8 weeks, harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before transplanting outdoors.
Direct Sow in Spring (Recommended for all zones):
- In spring, after the soil is workable, prepare a well-drained bed in full sun.
- Scatter seeds on the soil surface. Press in gently. Do not cover.
- Water carefully with a fine spray nozzle.
- Keep soil moist. After 4–6 weeks, thin seedlings to 12–15 inches apart.
- The plants will grow foliage in the first year and bloom the following spring.
Fall Direct Sow (Zones 8–10 only):
- In late fall (October–November), prepare a well-drained bed in full sun.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep, spacing seeds 2–3 inches apart.
- Water once. Let the seeds overwinter in the ground.
- Seeds will germinate in early spring (March–April). Thin seedlings to 12–15 inches apart after 4–6 weeks.
Ongoing Care:
- Watering: Water regularly until established. Once mature, water once per week during dry periods. The plant is moderately drought-tolerant.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time. Do not over-fertilize (can cause excessive leaf growth and fewer flowers).
- Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to encourage a longer bloom period.
- Overwintering: In colder zones (3–5), provide a light mulch layer in winter to protect the roots. In milder zones, no protection is needed.
- Self-Sowing: Dame's Rocket will readily self-sow. If you do not want it to spread, deadhead before seeds form.
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Ⅲ.Logistics Shipping Times
| Region | Estimated Transit Time |
| United States | 7-12 Business Days |
| Canada | 8-13 Business Days |
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