Rich violet-purplish flowers: Adds striking color to gardens and borders, especially in shaded areas
Powerful evening fragrance: Fills spaces with a sweet scent of violets and cloves, enhancing evening enjoyment
Attracts night pollinators: Provides vital larval food for the orange tip butterfly, supporting local wildlife
Self-seeding biennial: Easily establishes permanent colonies with minimal management once established
Suitable for cut flowers: Can be harvested and used in romantic, wild cottage-style arrangements
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The classic violet-purple sweet rocket, the form that has been filling English cottage gardens with evening scent for centuries. Loose clusters of four-petalled flowers on branching stems at 75 to 90cm. It is worth understanding what it is for. As a daytime plant it is unremarkable and slightly coarse. As an evening plant it is one of the
Plant Type
Biennial
Height
60–90 cm
Flower Color
Violet-purplish
Growth Habit
Upright, branching stems
Sunlight
Partial shade to full sun
Watering Needs
Moderate
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I can’t wait to sow these next year.
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MRS · November 19, 2025
Amazing
Quality and packing of seeds is amazing. Always have great germination too.
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Rebecca · June 23, 2025
Happy customer
100% seed germination!! Very good efficient service!