Antirrhinum majus 'Gum Drops Mix'

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:

40 cm

Maximum width:

40 cm

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Gum Drops Mix') - Description

A cheerful blend of 5 bicolors, ideal for massed gardens and as cuts. Snapdragons grow best in cool weather. Sow indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost. Every color combo imaginable, a color festival. Ht:16". Full or partial sun. Annual.

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Gum Drops Mix') - 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 'Gum Drops Mix') - Growth

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

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Gum Drops Mix') - 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 'Gum Drops Mix') - 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.