Description
Snapdragons are a particular favorite of children who like to pinch the tiny individual blossoms and make the dragon mouth open and close. Their large, blossom-laden flower heads are faintly fragrant and come in in a wide assortment of bright colo
The vertical flower spikes, opening gradually from the bottom to the top, are available in two heights: dwarf varieties grow to about 10 inches while the taller types grow to a height of 18-24 inches.A variety that grows up to 5 feet has been developed, but it must be staked. A single snapdragon plant may produce seven or eight blossom spikes in the course of a summer.
Planting And Care
- May be grown from cuttings or from seed
- If planting from seed, sow indoors on the surface of the soil for 8 weeks before last frost (see Starting Annual Flowers Indoors)
- Seeds will germinate in 10-20 days
- For best results, sow in vermiculite and water from below
Antirrhinum Dwarf Mixed Color Care
- May be grown from cuttings or from seed
- If planting from seed, sow indoors on the surface of the soil for 8 weeks before last frost (see Starting Annual Flowers Indoors)
- Seeds will germinate in 10-20 days
- For best results, sow in vermiculite and water from below
- Plant outdoors after last frost
- Pinch back young plants after 4-6 leaves have appeared to encourage a bushy habit and apply an organic flower fertilizer for optimum plant health
- Spent flowers should be picked often to encourage more blooms
- If blooms become scarce, cut back plants drastically then feed and water generously
- Plants may need to be staked when young
| Sunlight | Full sun. |
| Watering | Provide approximately an inch of water per week in times of no rainfall. |
| Soil | Snapdragons like a neutral soil pH. Snapdragons best in sunny locations with rich, well-drained soil |
| Temperature | cool tempurature |
| Fertilizer | Fertilize snapdragon flowers once a month with an all-purpose fertilizer. |
| Harvest Season | 80 to 100 days from seeds to flower |
Antirrhinum Dwarf Mixed Color Special Feature
- Plants will not flourish where temperatures are high for long periods of time. Blooms will tolerate some frost. Under favorable conditions, snapdragons will self-sow in the garden.
- deer resistant non-aggressive non-invasive fragrant
Antirrhinum Dwarf Mixed Color Uses
Ornamental Use:
- Used for decorations
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