{"product_id":"hesperis-mixed","title":"Hesperis MIxed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\" name=\"viewport\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n\n  * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n  body { padding: 30px 24px 60px; }\n\n  \/* Dropdowns *\/\n  details {\n    border: 1px solid #d8e4c8;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    margin: 16px 0;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    background: #f9fdf5;\n  }\n  summary {\n    cursor: pointer;\n    padding: 14px 18px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #2c2c2c;\n    background: #eef5e4;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    list-style: none;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 8px;\n    user-select: none;\n  }\n  summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  summary::after { content: '＋'; margin-left: auto; color: #5a7e3a; }\n  details[open] summary::after { content: '－'; }\n  details[open] summary { border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0; background: #ddeecb; 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}\n\n  \/* Strapline *\/\n  .strapline {\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #555;\n    margin-bottom: 22px;\n    border-left: 3px solid #7a4a9a;\n    padding-left: 14px;\n  }\n  .intro p { margin-bottom: 14px; color: #333; }\n\n  \/* Closing box *\/\n  .closing-box {\n    background: #f5f0fa;\n    border: 1px solid #c8aada;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 20px 24px;\n    margin-top: 24px;\n  }\n  .closing-box h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; color: #3a1a5a; }\n  .closing-box p  { color: #333; margin-bottom: 8px; }\n  .closing-box a  { color: #2c4a8a; font-weight: 700; }\n\n  hr.section { border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ddeecb; margin: 28px 0; }\n\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSweet Rocket Mixed Seeds (Hesperis)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"strapline\"\u003eRich violet-purple and luminous pure white — two of the most romantic cottage garden plants combined in one packet. A scented evening spectacle that fills the hungry gap between spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few combinations more quietly devastating in a cottage garden than purple and white Sweet Rocket drifting together in dappled shade. This mixed packet brings together \u003cem\u003eHesperis matronalis\u003c\/em\u003e in its classic rich violet-purple and \u003cem\u003eHesperis matronalis var. albiflora\u003c\/em\u003e in pure, luminous white — two colours that seem made to weave between one another in a naturalistic, self-seeding colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth varieties share the same extraordinary quality: as daylight fades, they release a heady fragrance of violets and cloves that intensifies with every passing hour. The purple flowers glow warmly against darkening borders, while the white blooms appear almost luminescent in the twilight. Plant them together near a seating area and they will reward every summer evening with one of the most romantic scented displays the British garden has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section\"\u003e\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 1: Understanding the Plant --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHesperis matronalis\u003c\/em\u003e (Sweet Rocket or Dame's Violet) is a robust \u003cstrong\u003eHardy Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e (H7) most commonly grown as a biennial. It is exceptionally reliable across the UK, surviving temperatures down to -20°C and returning with vigour every spring to provide tall, fragrant columns of colour at the back of the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Evening Performer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The name \u003cem\u003eHesperis\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the Greek word for evening — and this plant lives up to it entirely. Its scent is specifically evolved to attract moths for pollination, which means the fragrance intensifies dramatically as the light fades. This makes it the perfect plant for a patio, path edge, or any spot where you sit outdoors on summer evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiennial Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Rocket behaves like a foxglove or wallflower. Sow in summer, and in Year 1 it builds a leafy rosette. In Year 2 it rockets upward — to 80–100cm — and flowers spectacularly from May to July. It is a brilliant self-seeder, so once established it creates a gentle, wandering colony that refreshes itself naturally year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterfly \u0026amp; Moth Hero:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed on the \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e list, Hesperis is a vital early-season nectar source. In spring it serves as a primary food plant for the caterpillars of the \u003cstrong\u003eOrange Tip butterfly\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its evening fragrance draws in a host of moth species after dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"colour-split\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"colour-box box-purple\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e💜 Purple Sweet Rocket\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, vibrant violet-purple clusters that glow warmly at dusk. Particularly striking when grown near a pale or white companion — the colour holds beautifully even in partial shade and creates a powerful sensory impact for the Orange Tip butterfly in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"colour-box box-white\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🤍 White Sweet Rocket\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure, luminous white spikes that become almost phosphorescent as the light fails — the original 'Moon Garden' plant. The white variety is a particularly powerful moth attractor after dark, and its reflective blooms make it invaluable for brightening shadowy corners and north-facing spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 2: Growing Guide --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🌱 Growing Guide\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth varieties in this mix are grown in exactly the same way — Hesperis is one of the most beginner-friendly biennials in the cottage garden repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow directly outdoors into a prepared seedbed from \u003cstrong\u003eMay to July\u003c\/strong\u003e. Scatter the seeds thinly and cover lightly with approximately 5mm of fine soil. Keep the area consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs within 14–21 days. Alternatively, sow in module trays indoors during spring and plant out in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth varieties thrive in \u003cstrong\u003epartial shade or full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e. As natural woodland edge plants, they are among the very few scented flowers that perform spectacularly under the dappled light of deciduous trees, along fences, or in north-facing borders. They prefer cool, moist, well-drained soil and are adaptable to most UK soil types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMove young plants to their final flowering positions in \u003cstrong\u003eOctober\u003c\/strong\u003e so they can settle and experience the cold period needed to trigger flowering. Deadhead the main central spike after the first flush to encourage side shoots and extend the season into July. Leave a few heads uncut at the end of the season to allow both varieties to self-seed and build a permanent mixed colony — the purple and white will naturalise beautifully together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Mixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen both colours are grown together, the plants will freely cross-pollinate and self-seed, gradually producing a naturalistic blend of white, pale lilac, and rich purple — a classic cottage garden effect that only improves with each passing year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 3: Plant Specifications --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHesperis matronalis\u003c\/em\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003eH. matronalis var. albiflora\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet Rocket \/ Dame's Violet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColours in Mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich violet-purple \u0026amp; pure white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy Perennial (Short-lived), grown as Biennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH7\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ultra Hardy, to -20°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Shade \/ Full Sun ⛅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80cm – 100cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant 40cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay to July (Year 2 onwards)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowerful violet \u0026amp; clove fragrance, intensifying after dusk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds per Packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 500 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"perfect-for-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-purple\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🌙\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eScented Evening \u0026amp; Moon Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-teal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🦋\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eButterfly \u0026amp; Moth Habitats\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-green\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🌳\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eDappled Woodland Borders\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-navy\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🎨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eRomantic Purple \u0026amp; White Schemes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-amber\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eSelf-Seeding Naturalistic Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 4: Garden Combinations --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🤝 Beautiful Garden Combinations\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purple and white of this mix creates its own internal contrast — but these companions from our range will elevate it further into something truly spectacular:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"companion-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"green\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e❄️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ammi Majus Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/ammi-majus-seeds\"\u003eAmmi Majus (Queen Anne's Lace)\u003c\/a\u003e: The Wild Filler.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frothy white lace of Ammi Majus weaves beautifully between the purple and white Hesperis spikes, creating a light, airy, naturalistic meadow feel that is alive with pollinators. One of the great three-plant combinations in the cottage cutting garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"amber\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e🍋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Foxglove Primrose Yellow Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/foxglove-primrose-yellow-seeds\"\u003eFoxglove 'Primrose Yellow'\u003c\/a\u003e: The Woodland Contrast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft creamy-yellow foxglove spires towering above purple and white Sweet Rocket creates one of the most elegant early summer combinations imaginable. Yellow and purple are complementary colours, making both plants pop in a shady border — and all three thrive in the same dappled conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"blue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e🦊\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Foxglove Excelsior Mixed Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/foxglove-excelsior-mixed-seeds\"\u003eFoxglove 'Excelsior Mix'\u003c\/a\u003e: The Woodland Look.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a fully naturalistic woodland border, pair the mixed Hesperis with tall speckled Foxgloves. Both plants thrive in dappled shade, flower simultaneously in June, and provide excellent vertical structure — a classic cottage garden aesthetic that peaks beautifully in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"purple\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e🪙\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Honesty Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/honesty-lunaria-annua-mixed-seeds\"\u003eHonesty (Lunaria annua)\u003c\/a\u003e: The Spring Bridge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honesty and Sweet Rocket are the perfect biennial partners — both flower in late spring, with the rich purples of Honesty acting as a vibrant foil for the glowing white Rocket beside it. Once the flowers fade, the Rocket remains lush and green while the Honesty develops its famous silver seedpods, carrying beauty into the second half of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 5: Sowing \u0026 Flowering Calendar --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"calendar-intro\"\u003eSow in summer for lush leafy rosettes in Year 1, followed by a towering, scented display of purple and white from May in Year 2 — and every year thereafter as the colony self-seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"calendar-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"calendar-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-label\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eJan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eFeb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth 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class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-plant first-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-plant last-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c!-- Flowers Year 2: May Jun Jul --\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-label\"\u003e🌸 Flowers (Yr 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-flower first-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-flower mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-flower last-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-sow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSow Outdoors\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-plant\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlant Out\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-flower\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFlowers (Year 2)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNot active\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🥗 Edible Beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth the purple and white flowers of Sweet Rocket are 100% edible and make a spectacular garnish — scatter the purple blooms over salads for a peppery, mustard-like note, or use the white flowers to decorate botanical bakes and summer drinks. The young leaves of both varieties are equally good in spring salads. A truly multi-purpose cottage garden plant.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- CLOSING --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"closing-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHesperis matronalis\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerhouse for British biodiversity. It is a crucial spring food plant for the caterpillars of the \u003cstrong\u003eOrange Tip butterfly\u003c\/strong\u003e and provides high-value nectar for bees and hoverflies during the day — and for moths, long into the evening. Growing the purple and white together doubles the visual impact while supporting exactly the same rich community of wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eWant more detailed growing advice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\"\u003eView our Complete Growing Guide for Biennials →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53766727270733,"sku":"HES-MIX","price":2.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/6961\/6973\/files\/022BCA50-2A2A-43EA-8B87-7E822909DE72.jpg?v=1776894995","url":"https:\/\/thefoalyard.co.uk\/products\/hesperis-mixed","provider":"The Foalyard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}