Solved Dame's Rocket, hesperis matronalis

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  1. Ariadae

    Ariadae Super Gardener

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    I grew these with seeds from the seed parcel, last year. They didn't flower last year, but are wonderful this year, 5 feet tall, covered in bees. I thought I had noted down the name but can't find it anywhere, and hope to grow a lot more from them this year. Help please! image.jpg
     
  2. Madahhlia

    Madahhlia Total Gardener

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    Probably hesperis matronalis, Dame's Rocket, lovely thing, biennial. Is also has a light perfume. Originally I grew it myself from seed but now I let the seed heads ripen - which takes a long time- then scatter the seeds around freely and let it get on with it.
     
  3. Ariadae

    Ariadae Super Gardener

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    Thank you, that's it! Hope it seeds for me too, it's lovely
     
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