Antirrhinum majus 'Plum Blossom'

Snapdragon

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Common Name:

Snapdragon

Plant Type:

Annual

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

2

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

150 cm

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Plum Blossom') - Description

A must-have for the tall border and excellent as cuts. Purple-pink and cream bicolors from straight spikes that glow like candles. Snapdragons grow best in cool weather. Sow indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost. Astounding 4' plants. Freely branching, perfect for cutting. Full or partial sun. Annual.

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Plum Blossom') - Blooming

If the snapdragons are set outside in early fall and reach bud stage before the night temperature drops below 50°F/10°C, they will bloom from winter until the weather gets hot. Deadhead for continued blooming.

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Plum Blossom') - Growth

Snapdragons range in size from 6 in. to 2 ft. wide.

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Plum Blossom') - Planting

Seeds are generally sown in late summer to early spring in flats and then planted later. In areas with milder winters the plants can be set outside in early fall.

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Plum Blossom') - Interesting facts

Snapdragons are great plants for sunny borders. The flowers have five lobes with upper and lower "jaws". When the bases of the flowers are pinched the "jaws" of the flowers snap open.