Rocket Golden Snapdragon

Rocket Golden is an upright snapdragon with golden-yellow flower spikes for spring and autumn borders, containers, and cut arrangements. This heat-tolerant Rocket F1 selection flowers under long days; the series is listed at 30–36 inches tall with a 16–18-inch spread. ### Flowering and placement Its tall, closely set spikes provide a vertical accent among lower bedding plants and produce useful cut stems. [PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/utility/CultureSheetPDF.aspx?pagename=culture.aspx&txtphid=179501271&type=Ann) lists early spring, spring, and autumn flowering. [Ball Seed’s Rocket Golden profile](https://info.ballseed.com/webtrackplantinfo.aspx?ENV=P&phid=057701271002151) identifies the cultivar and confirms upright habit, sun exposure, garden and cut-flower use, and the shared Rocket series dimensions. ### Growing conditions Rocket is sold as an annual for garden and cut-flower production. The species can be a short-lived tender perennial in mild climates, but is commonly grown as an annual. [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. Snapdragons favor cooler growing periods, so spring and fall planting can be useful where summers are hot. ## Maintenance Water to keep the soil evenly moist, while allowing excess water to drain. Remove faded spikes to encourage further flowering. The tall stems may need staking in exposed locations; avoid overhead irrigation when practical to limit foliar disease.