Rocket Bronze Snapdragon

Rocket Bronze is an upright snapdragon with closely set bronze-toned flower spikes, selected for spring and autumn garden color and cutting. [PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/utility/CultureSheetPDF.aspx?pagename=culture.aspx&txtphid=179501271&type=Ann) lists the Rocket F1 series as heat tolerant and useful in home gardens and cut-flower plantings, with a mature height of 30–36 inches and spread of 16–18 inches. ### Flowering and placement Use the tall stems in a border or cutting bed where their vertical form can rise above lower plants. The breeder lists early spring, spring, and autumn flowering, and says the series flowers well under long days. [Ball Seed’s Rocket Bronze profile](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=057701271000859) confirms the species identity, upright habit, garden and cut-flower use, and series dimensions. ### Growing conditions Treat this cultivar as an annual for seasonal display, while recognizing that *Antirrhinum majus* is a short-lived tender perennial in mild climates. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/antirrhinum-majus/common-name/common-snapdragon/) recommends full to part sun and moist, rich, well-drained soil. Keep tall stems in a sheltered position if wind is a concern. ## Maintenance Keep the root zone evenly moist without leaving the soil waterlogged. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage rebloom and keep the planting tidy. Tall plants may need staking, particularly in exposed sites; avoid overhead watering where possible to reduce foliar disease risk.