Sweet Rocket Flower Mix Seeds

A fragrant and free-flowering biennial producing tall spikes of soft mauve, lilac and white blooms that release a sweet perfume in the evening.

 

Sweet Rocket is a cottage garden classic, ideal for naturalistic borders, wildflower meadows and pollinator-friendly planting.

 

The loose clusters of four-petalled flowers attract bees, butterflies and moths, while the upright stems add height and movement to mixed plantings. This mix is easy to grow and self seeds gently, returning year after year with minimal effort.

 

Best appreciated near seating areas or pathways where its scent can be enjoyed at dusk.

 

Seed Qty Approx 500

 

Sow May to July directly outdoors

Germination 10 to 21 days

Soil and Position Moist, well drained soil in full sun or light shade; suitable for borders, meadows and wildlife gardens

Height 60–90 cm

Flowering May to July (following year)

Planting ideas Cottage gardens, wildlife borders, evening scent beds, naturalistic schemes

 

Sowing instructions

 

Sow thinly in a prepared seedbed about 0.5 cm deep. Water well and keep moist during germination. Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart when large enough to handle. Transplant to final position in autumn if needed. Flowers the following spring and summer.

 

Grow and maintenance

 

Grow in full sun or light shade in moist, fertile soil. Water during dry spells and deadhead lightly to prolong flowering. Allow some plants to set seed for natural regeneration. Cut back after flowering to tidy and encourage basal growth.

 

Uses and benefits

 

Perfect for adding height, fragrance and pollinator appeal to spring and early summer borders. The blooms are lightly scented and ideal for evening gardens. Sweet Rocket self-seeds gently and returns reliably, making it a low-maintenance favourite for wildlife-friendly planting.