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❀ Specialty Flower · Spring
Michigan Sweet Rocket
Sweet rocket fills the late spring vase with airy, fragrant clusters of four-petaled flowers. An evening-scented cottage classic, it is all grown by our Michigan farmer collective.
Seasonal Availability
About Sweet Rocket
Sweet rocket, or Hesperis, produces branching stems topped with loose clusters of small, four-petaled flowers in lavender, purple, and white. Its scent grows stronger in the evening, filling the air with sweetness.
Also known as dame’s rocket, it is a member of the mustard family long grown in cottage gardens, as noted on its Wikipedia page.
Its tall, airy stems and gentle fragrance make sweet rocket a lovely choice for garden-style spring arrangements and a bridge between the early bulbs and full summer.
Sweet Rocket at a Glance
In season (MI)
May through June
Colors
Lavender, purple, and white
Stem length
20 to 34 inches
Best for
Late spring
How to buy
Specialty DIY-bucket add-on, or custom design
Forms & Varieties
Sweet rocket comes to us in the forms below.
Cut stems
Branching, airy stems of fragrant spring flowers for garden-style work.
Color mixes
Bunches blending lavender, purple, and white for soft spring palettes.
DIY buckets
Bulk sweet rocket by the bucket for late spring weddings and events.
Designer bunches
Choice stems set aside for our floral design team.
Care & Vase Life
- Cut stems at an angle and place them in cool, clean water.
- Strip lower foliage so nothing sits below the waterline.
- Refresh the water every two to three days.
- Keep the vase cool and out of direct sun.
- Expect about five to seven days of vase life.
When We Have Sweet Rocket
Sweet rocket is a late spring flower for us, typically available in May and June. It is a specialty crop with a short window, so reserving ahead is the surest way to get it.
Availability shifts week to week with the Michigan season, so colors and varieties vary. Reserve ahead for events, and check the shop for what our farmers have cut this week.
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How to Get Sweet Rocket
Add sweet rocket to your bucket
Sweet Rocket is a specialty flower, so it isn’t sold on its own. Add sweet rocket as a premium selection when you reserve a DIY bucket, ideal for weddings and events you’re arranging yourself.
Reserve a DIY bucketLet us design it for you
Prefer it done for you? Our floral designers create custom, sweet rocket-forward arrangements and full wedding and event work. Pickup is at the barn; buyer members can also arrange local delivery.
Request floral designSweet Rocket FAQs
Is sweet rocket fragrant?
Yes, especially in the evening, when its sweet scent becomes most noticeable.
What is another name for it?
It is also known as dame’s rocket or Hesperis.
How long does it last cut?
About five to seven days with fresh, cool water.
When is it available?
It has a short late spring window, generally in May and June.
Pairs Well With
Sweet PeaFlower · June to July
StockFlower · May through June
LarkspurFlower · June to July
PhloxFlower · July through September
NigellaFlower · June through August
Forget-Me-NotFlower · May to JuneReady to plan with sweet rocket?
Reserve sweet rocket for your event or ask our designers to build something around them, grown by our Michigan farmer collective.