WELCOME TO THE SITE OF THE PLANTENTUIN ESVELD.
THIS IS THE OLD SITE.
CLICK HERE FOR THE NEW SITE

Hesperis matronalis

-

Sometimes biannual but sows itself, fragrant. This plant grows to about 65 cm. The flower colour is lilac. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is June - August.

Color : purperrose

Flowering period : may - june

Size approx. : 80 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 9

Date taken : 31.10.2005

Family : Brassicaceae

© first picture : Garden Picture

© picture 2 : Jaap de Kreek and Dirk van Gelderen, location picture : Rhododendronpark Bremen

We do not have a picture of this plant. Do you have one and are you willing to give it to us? Please mail it to us at info@esveld.nl

Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : perennial
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is semi-evergreen
height approx : between 50 and 75 cm
width approx : between 20 and 30 cm
quantity per m2 : 9
flower colour : lilac
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are wide longitudinal
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
scent : flowers scented strongly
flowering period : may - july
hardiness : hardy