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Rocket Rose Shades Snapdragon Plant

8.95
  • - Height: 28-36 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
  • - Each 3-Inch Pot contains 1 Rocket Rose Shades Snapdragon Plant
Plant Features

Rocket Rose Shades Snapdragons produce plants with excellent uniformity, gorgeous rose-colored blooms, and heat tolerance that keeps it flowering even in the hottest weather. It is a host plant for the Buckeye butterfly. Its an outstanding performer in the garden as well as a cut flower! It was a 1960 All-America Selections Winner, and still going strong today!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in spring after the last frost

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.2-7.0

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during hot weather

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time
  • - Supplement with a water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Training:

  • - Pinch back the growing tips when plants are young to encourage bushier growth

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for common pests like aphids and spider mites

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms from early spring through fall

Light Requirements:

  • - Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Can tolerate light frost but may struggle in extreme heat

Companion Plants for Snapdragon:

  • - Alyssum: The low-growing, fragrant flowers of alyssum complement the tall spikes of snapdragons
  • - Violas: These cheerful, cool-season bloomers pair well with snapdragons in spring and fall gardens
  • - Dianthus: Their fragrant, low-growing flowers add a lovely border in snapdragon gardens
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Tall
Mature Spread 16-20 inches
Habit Upright
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Features Cut Flowers
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden, Therapeutic Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Texture
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Hybrid

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Beautiful Plants!

My plants arrived right on time and in great shape! Healthy vibrant plants!

From shelly | April 18, 2022


Rocket Rose Snapdragon

Great packaging, healthy plants well rooted, just a great company to order from and does not disappoint from year to year. Highly recommended.

From Donna Marie | June 01, 2021


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