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Sweet Rocket Mixed Seeds

Botanical Name: Hesperis matronalis

Beautifully fragrant flowers especially on summer evenings
Traditional cottage garden favourite
Pink and white flowers for borders and cutting
Attractive to bees and butterflies

500 seedsSKU: 12747

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£3.79

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Sweet Rocket Mixed is a traditional cottage garden favourite, producing beautifully fragrant flowers in shades of pink and white. The perfume is particularly noticeable on cool evenings after warm summer days, making it a lovely choice for planting near paths and seating areas. Its upright stems bring relaxed colour to borders and can also be picked for scented summer arrangements.

Key information

Botanical Name: Hesperis matronalis

Genus: Sweet Rocket

Plant Class: Hardy Perennial

Characteristics & growing conditions

Plant Height: 60

Colour: Pink,White

Habitat: Medium,Upright

Position: Partial Shade

Attractive to: Attractive To Bees and Attractive To Butterflies

Sow indoors February-April in pots or trays and place in a cold frame or cool greenhouse. Cover lightly with fine compost and thin seedlings as necessary. Harden off from late May and transplant to the flowering position in June. Alternatively sow outdoors April-June in a seed bed, thinning as necessary and transplanting in September. Space plants around 30cm apart and keep moist while establishing. Flowers June-July the following year.

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£2.95 delivery charge

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£6.95 delivery charge

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£7.95 delivery charge (e.g. seeds and plants)