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Sweet Rocket (Hesperis)

Cottage favourite with evening-scented mauve and white spires.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Moderate

Soil

Average

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Ornamental

Lifecycle

Biennial

Hardiness

Hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks heritage sweet rocket varieties suited to London's cool climate and damp springs.

Crocus

Offers terracotta and ceramic pots ideal for sweet rocket's preference for well-draining containers.

Amazon UK

Supplies quality hand tools for direct sowing sweet rocket seeds into London garden beds.