White Upright Mignonette (Resada alba) seeds
- Strikingly beautiful cut flower with white, candle-shaped blossoms.
- Contents: Approx. 500 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.49
Description
Fragrant Wildflower with Subtle Elegance
White mignonette (Reseda alba), also known as dyer's rocket, is a delicate annual wildflower with both ecological and ornamental value. Its slender, upright flower spikes are composed of numerous small white blossoms that emit a gentle fragrance and attract a wide range of insects – particularly wild bees and hoverflies.
Reseda has been known since antiquity as a fragrant and medicinal plant. Although Reseda alba was cultivated less frequently than the more famous *Reseda odorata* (garden mignonette), it impresses with its long flowering period, natural charm, and excellent suitability as a cut flower. In wildlife-friendly gardens and flower strips, it offers a subtle yet striking presence – often blooming well into autumn.
Thanks to its upright growth habit, understated white colour and high nectar production, white mignonette pairs beautifully with wildflower mixes, cottage-style gardens and naturalistic plantings. It is low-maintenance and resilient – an ideal choice even for beginners.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Container plant, Summer flower, Wildflower |
|---|---|
| Use | Container plant, Cut flower, Good insect food plant, Ornamental plant, Scented plant |
| Lifecycle | Annual |
| Species | Resedaceae |
| Region of origin | Mediterranean Region, North Africa, Southern Europe |
| Characteristics | Food for bees, Self-seeds |
| Eventual height | 40-80 cm |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering months | August, July, September |
| Root system | Deep roots, Taproot |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Germination time | 1-2 weeks |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Soil type | Free-draining, Fresh, Undemanding |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Medium |
| Planting distance | 20 cm |
| Row spacing | 30 cm |
Sowing and care
Sowing and Care of White Mignonette
- Plant type: Annual wildflower with high value for pollinators
- Location: Full sun; prefers light, well-drained, low-nutrient soils
- Sowing: Start indoors from March or direct sow outdoors from mid-April
- Sowing depth: Light-dependent germinator – scatter seeds on the surface and press down gently
- Planting out: Transplant young plants outdoors from mid-May
- Care: Undemanding, drought-tolerant, do not over-fertilise
- Flowering period: June until the first frost
Reseda alba is a modest yet impactful beauty: ecologically valuable, long-flowering, fragrant and versatile – ideal for borders, wildflower strips or as a naturally elegant vase flower.
Other names
Botanical name: Reseda alba
German: Weiße Reseda, Weißer Wau
English: White Mignonette, White Upright Mignonette
French: Réséda Blanc
Italian: Reseda Bianca
Spanish: Enturio, Gualdilla, Hopo de Zorra, Jopillo de Zorro, Pimentonera, Rabillo de Gato, Reseda Blanca, Reseda Alba
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