Snapdragon, Chantilly Mix, Antirrhinum - 50 or 200 seeds avg.
One of the most productive and long-lived spring flowers we grow, Snaps are also a favorite of bees and hummingbirds. Group 1-2*.
Peach, pink, yellow, and white.
Planting Tips:
- A cool-season hardy annuals that prefers full sun.
- Transplanting is recommended.
- Start seeds 4-6 weeks before planting date.
- Do not cover seed; allow 3-7 days to germinate.
- Space transplants 9" apart in the garden.
- Grows 24"-36" tall.
- Winter hardy in zone 5 and south with added protection such as mulching and row covers.
Keep the Blooms Coming:
- Make the first cut of the central stem at almost ground level, just above the lowest two to three side shoots.
- Future cuts should be at the base the stem.
- Harvest when the first bottom flower opens.
*Group Classifications:
Farmers and gardeners use these groups to pick the best snapdragons to plant at the right time of year.
Group 1: Cool-weather lovers. Grow best when it’s chilly—early spring or fall.
Group 2: The “in-betweeners.” Can handle cool and warm weather, blooming in spring and early summer.
Group 3 & 4: Warm-weather lovers. Love the heat more and bloom when it’s warmer, like summer or late spring.
Get the Full Story on Our Podcasts:
Seed Talk #82: Snapdragon Bloom Order & Group Considerations
Field & Garden #98: Growing Snapdragons with Dave Dowling
Seed Talk #130: Growing Snapdragons with Gretel Adams
Weight: 0.6 lb
