By Ladygardener
KENT,
United Kingdom
I was doing some clearing yesterday and found my Hesperis. It clearly needs cutting back the old, is their a time I should do this? Can it be done now?
It's a. Beautiful purple colour
On plant
Hesperis matronalis

12 Jan, 2015
As its a herbaceous perennial you can cut the dead growth right back now or leave it as protection until a bit later.. You can also cut it back part way after flowering to encourage more flowers.
12 Jan, 2015