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ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Rocket Rose'( ROCKET SERIES)
Rocket Rose Snapdragon, Tall Snapdragon
Grown for its beautiful bright rose blooms, ‘Rocket Rose’ is a very tall, sturdy snapdragon that produces numerous, densely-flowered spikes. In fact, in 1960 it was chosen to be an All-American Selection for its vigorous and floriferous nature.
Commonly grown as an annual, snapdragon is actually a short-lived perennial that originates from southwestern Europe and the Mediterranean.
This old-fashioned, clump-forming bedding plant has medium green, lance-shaped leaves. From summer to fall it bears upright spikes of distinctly lipped flowers that snap open and shut when squeezed, hence the name “snapdragon.” These are attractive to bees and will even draw the occasional hummingbird.
Easy to grow and sun-loving, snapdragon grows best in sharply-drained fertile garden soil. It will continue to flower well if spent spikes are removed and plants are fed regularly. When weather is very hot it may cease blooming for a spell. Enjoy this fine bedding plant in containers and mixed beds and borders. Tall snapdragons make excellent, long-lasting cut flowers.
12 - 1
7 - 9
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Tender Perennial
Full Sun
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
12"-18" / 30.5cm - 45.7cm
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Neutral
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Fast
Average Water
Upright/Erect
Spring, Summer, Fall
Showy
Rose
Brown
Green
Yes
No
Single
Medium
Glossy
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Hummingbirds
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