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Fragrant and fancy to fire up your bordersLike a beacon, Antirrhinum majus ‘Rocket White’ will almost seem to shine. Crisp white blooms, each one gently scented, densely pack strong upright stems from mid-summer to autumn.A new member of the Snapdragon family, the flowers of which have been a favourite with children for generations – watching with delight as the mouth of the dragon opens each time the flower is squeezed. They are a star attraction for pollinators too – so watch as the bountiful blooms bob up and down as bees pop in to visit and rest on the lower lip.A favourite with florists too, the stems last well in a vase and add a classy but fun twist to your creative floral arrangements so you can enjoy the scent indoors too.Grow Antirrhinum majus ‘Rocket White’ in a sunny spot in well-drained soil and it will reach a mature height of up to 90cm, spreading 30-45cm. Happy in both containers and borders, a tender annual rated at H3 by the RHS. Seed can easily be collec
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Antirrhinum majus Rocket White YP |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Snapdragon |
| Hardiness | H3 (-1 to -5°C) |
| Colour | White |
| Format | Young Plants |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.90 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.45 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Scented | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
