Rocco is one of those little workhorses that quickly becomes indispensable, dotting the garden with tidy, dark berry-colored globes from midseason right up until frost. The rich purple petals can look almost inky in the shade, then glow like ripe boysenberries in full sun, so every stem feels special when it lands in a vase. Plants stay compact but are astonishingly generous with flowers, giving you a steady stream of tiny blooms to cut all season long.
Height: Around 3–3.5 ft tall with a compact, branching habit
Bloom size: Petite 1–2 in blooms
Form: True pompon/mini ball with tightly cupped petals forming perfect spheres
Color: Deep berry-purple that can read nearly black in low light and vivid plum in sun
Days to bloom: Typically about 80–100 days from planting to first flowers in good growing conditions
Vigor: Very floriferous; plants stay covered in buds and blooms for an extended season
Stem strength: Short, sturdy stems that hold the small flower heads nicely and are easy to use in arrangements
Best uses: Cut flower work, edging and front-of-border planting, containers, and as a “confetti” accent in mixed bouquets
Why you need this variety: If you crave rich jewel tones and love a plant that never seems to stop blooming, this compact darling will quickly become the little purple button you tuck into every bed and arrangement.
Rocco is one of those little workhorses that quickly becomes indispensable, dotting the garden with tidy, dark berry-colored globes from midseason right up until frost. The rich purple petals can look almost inky in the shade, then glow like ripe boysenberries in full sun, so every stem feels special when it lands in a vase. Plants stay compact but are astonishingly generous with flowers, giving you a steady stream of tiny blooms to cut all season long.
Height: Around 3–3.5 ft tall with a compact, branching habit
Bloom size: Petite 1–2 in blooms
Form: True pompon/mini ball with tightly cupped petals forming perfect spheres
Color: Deep berry-purple that can read nearly black in low light and vivid plum in sun
Days to bloom: Typically about 80–100 days from planting to first flowers in good growing conditions
Vigor: Very floriferous; plants stay covered in buds and blooms for an extended season
Stem strength: Short, sturdy stems that hold the small flower heads nicely and are easy to use in arrangements
Best uses: Cut flower work, edging and front-of-border planting, containers, and as a “confetti” accent in mixed bouquets
Why you need this variety: If you crave rich jewel tones and love a plant that never seems to stop blooming, this compact darling will quickly become the little purple button you tuck into every bed and arrangement.
