Description
1 Packet contains 100 seeds of Antirrhinum Dwarf Mixed - Seeds
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.Seeds Specifications
Seeds per Packet | 50 |
Common Name | snapdragons or dragon flowe |
Height | Up to 12 t0 13 inches. |
Flower Colour | Snapdragon flowers come in many varieties, including dwarf (8 inches tall) to tall ones (3 feet) and in an array of colors, including pastel colors, reds, pinks, yellows and even bicolored flowe These beautiful flowers can be cut and displayed indoo |
Bloom Time | late spring |
Difficulty Level | Easy |
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
Antirrhinum Dwarf Mixed Color uses
Ornamental Use:
- Used for decorations