Aloe 'Rocket'
Regular price R 98.95Ignite your garden with the fiery brilliance of Aloe ‘Rocket’, a striking hybrid aloe renowned for its tall spikes of vivid red‑orange flowers. In the Western Cape, this showstopper bursts into bloom during the winter months (June to August), when most other plants are resting, ensuring your garden glows with colour even in the coldest season. Compact yet bold, Aloe ‘Rocket’ is perfect for rockeries, borders, water‑wise beds, and container displays. Its architectural rosettes of fleshy green leaves provide year‑round structure, while the dramatic flower spikes attract sunbirds and pollinators. Hardy, drought‑tolerant, and resilient to Cape Town’s coastal winds, it’s an easy‑care plant that delivers maximum impact with minimal effort. Add Aloe ‘Rocket’ to your garden today and enjoy a plant that combines indigenous toughness with spectacular seasonal beauty.
Why You’ll Love It
- Striking red‑orange flower spikes in winter (June–August).
- Provides colour when most plants are dormant.
- Attracts sunbirds and pollinators.
- Hardy, drought‑tolerant, and water‑wise.
- Adds bold architectural form to gardens and containers.
Plant & Care
Plant in sandy, well‑draining soil and water sparingly once established. Full sun ensures strong flowering and compact growth. Remove spent flower spikes to keep the plant neat and encourage future flushes. Fertilise lightly in spring with a succulent‑safe feed. Avoid overwatering during winter, and ensure good airflow around the plant’s base to prevent rot.
Did You Know?
Many modern aloe hybrids like ‘Rocket’ were bred to combine brilliant colour with compact growth, giving home gardeners professional landscape-style flowering displays with almost no effort. Aloes are considered winter colour champions in South Africa, with their fiery blooms lighting up landscapes when few other plants flower. Aloe ‘Rocket’ is one of the newer hybrids bred specifically for its compact size and prolific flowering.
| Botanical Name | Aloe ‘Rocket |
| Growth Expectancy | 1.5m H x 1m W |
| Position | Sun |
| Water Smart | Yes |
| Indigenous | Yes |