FlowerSnapdragon
Rocket Series Snapdragon
Rocket Series Snapdragon is an award-winning hybrid that delivers the dense, vibrant blooms gardeners crave for cutting and display. These fragrant flowers mature in 100-109 days (or 115-121 days depending on growing conditions) into sturdy 30-36 inch plants that thrive in full sun across zones 6-11. The blooms carry a distinctive herbal scent that fills a room or garden walkway, and the dense flower spikes are prized by florists and home arrangers alike. As an AAS award winner, this variety has proven its merit in gardens nationwide.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
6-11
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam
Growth Stats
36 in
Height
TypeBush
Spacing
24
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
6-11
Size
36in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
Moderate
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Highlights
The Rocket Series produces thick, award-winning flower spikes with a remarkable fragrance that sets it apart from ornamental snapdragons bred purely for visual impact. These blooms are surprisingly fragrant, with an herbal character that surprises and delights gardeners accustomed to scentless varieties. The dense flowering habit and long vase life make it as valuable for fresh arrangements as it is in the garden border, and it germinates and grows quickly from seed without fussy requirements.
Common Uses
Rocket Series Snapdragons are grown primarily for fresh cut arrangements and garden display. The tall, dense flower spikes make them excellent choices for bouquets, where they last remarkably well in the vase and add vertical interest and fragrance. Gardeners also plant them in borders and beds for summer color, often massing several plants together to create bold, continuous blooms. The herbal-scented flowers also work well as accents in walkways and entryways where their fragrance can be appreciated.
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Care Instructions
Start Indoors
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date. Sow seeds on moist seed-starting mix, pressing them gently into the surface without covering, as snapdragon seeds need light to germinate. Maintain soil temperature around 65-70°F and provide bright light once seedlings emerge. Transplant seedlings into larger containers when they develop their first true leaves.
Transplant Outdoors
Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days. Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed and soil has warmed. Space transplants 24 inches apart. Water thoroughly after planting and keep soil consistently moist until plants are established.
Harvesting
Cut flower spikes for arrangements when the bottom flowers are fully open and the spike has multiple open blooms, typically in early morning for best vase life. Cut stems with a sharp knife just above a set of leaves, leaving foliage on the plant to support continued growth. Harvest regularly to encourage more blooms throughout the season.
Pruning
Pinch off spent flower spikes just below the lowest spent blooms to encourage additional branching and continuous flowering. This single action dramatically extends the blooming season. Remove any weak or damaged stems at the base as needed to maintain the plant's bushy shape.
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Companion Planting
Pests & Diseases
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Antirrhinum majus
Family
Plantaginaceae
Genus
Antirrhinum
Growth Habit
Bush
Native Status
L48 (I)CAN (I)
History & Origin
“The Rocket Series represents a milestone in snapdragon breeding, earning recognition from the All-America Selections (AAS) for its outstanding performance across diverse growing regions. This hybrid was developed to combine the vigor and productivity that commercial growers demand with the garden-friendly characteristics home gardeners seek. The AAS designation signals that independent trials proved its superiority in color density, bloom production, and reliability compared to other snapdragon varieties available to gardeners at the time.”