Antirrhinum majus 'Floral Carpet Mixed Colors'

Snapdragon

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Common Name:

Snapdragon

Plant Type:

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:

75 cm

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Floral Carpet Mixed Colors') - Description

Dwarf, very early and free-flowering, on prolific branches with 3" spikes. Ideal for edging, tubs and "carpets". Snapdragons grow best in cool weather. Sow indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost. Only 7" tall! Full or partial sun. Annual.

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Floral Carpet Mixed Colors') - 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 'Floral Carpet Mixed Colors') - Growth

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

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Floral Carpet Mixed Colors') - 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 'Floral Carpet Mixed Colors') - 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.

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Floral Carpet Mixed Colors') - Soil and irrigation

Snapdragons do best in fertile, yet sharply drained soils.