Reseda, Dyer's rocket, Dyer's weed
White Reseda (annual) Reseda, Dyer's rocket, Dyer's weed
The elegant white flower spikes lightly oscillate in the summer breeze. It looks quite pretty in the company of blue flowers like Blue star (Ageratum). Height reaches 80 cm. Flowering occurs from July to October. Makes great cut flowers and bee meadows.
Sow from mid-April directly into the garden bed in a sunny to partially sunny spot. Thin out dense seedlings. Alternatively, plant a few seeds in a large pot (30 cm) for the patio.
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Fragrant Garden Reseda (annual) Reseda, Dyer's rocket, Dyer's weed
The fragrant garden Reseda is raring to be discovered. Anyone gazing upon the rather inconspicuous flowers up close is rewarded with the sweetest fragrance. The 40-cm high plants attract bees. Blooming occurs from July to September.
Sow from March to April directly into a sunny spot in good garden soil. Germination occurs slowly but surely. Weed often when they are small.
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Dyer's rocket (biennial) Reseda, Dyer's rocket, Dyer's weed
This impressive bee plant has up to 2-metre high yellow flower spikes. Previously, it was used primarily for dyeing silk and now it is making a comeback. It gives the natural garden the generous touch.
Sow from June to July into the field or, possibly, in seedling trays. Transplant to the field at 40 ✕ 40 cm spacing in a sunny place.
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