White Sweet Rocket is a classic heirloom flower that brings fragrant elegance to spring and early summer gardens. This tall, airy plant produces delicate white blooms on slender stems that reach 36 to 48 inches, creating a romantic, cottage-garden presence. Hardy in zones 3 and above, it thrives in full sun with moderate water and attracts pollinators while resisting deer browse. The flowers emit a sweet fragrance that intensifies in the evening, and the plant self-sows so readily that it often becomes a permanent fixture in gardens where it's allowed to seed.
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48in H x 24in W
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White Sweet Rocket lights up the garden with pure white flowers that nod along tall, branching stems from March through August. Deer leave it untouched, and pollinators find it irresistible, making it a low-maintenance way to support beneficial insects. The real draw is its self-seeding nature; once established, it returns year after year without replanting, though gardeners in the Midwest should be aware it can spread prolifically if left unchecked.
White Sweet Rocket is grown primarily as an ornamental flower for cutting and garden display. The tall stems and airy branching habit make it excellent for fresh arrangements, where the evening fragrance adds an unexpected sensory dimension to bouquets. In cottage gardens and pollinator plantings, it serves as a vertical accent that bridges spring bulbs and early summer perennials.
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Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed-starting mix and cover lightly with a thin layer of vermiculite or use a humidity dome to retain moisture. Keep containers at 60-70°F. Seeds typically germinate in 7 to 30 days.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost has passed, hardening them off by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before planting.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date and continue sowing until midsummer for succession blooms. Scatter seeds on prepared soil and press gently into contact; they need light to germinate, so do not cover them with soil.
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