Snapdragon Red Seeds

Description

Antirrhinum majus Snapdragon

Intermediate Deep Red

Type: Perennial, Intermediate
Bloom: July to Frost
Flower: Red
Height: 12-18” tall
Light: Full sun in cool moist bed
Soil: Rich, moist, well drained
P.H.: 6.0-7.0
Moisture: Regular. Avoid overhead
Use: Border, container, cut flower, perennial flower bed
Tolerances: Tolerant of part sun, Deer resistant, cold
Problems: Rust can become a problem with some snapdragon plants in moist areas as well as other fungal problems, give decent spacing & bottom water in mornings. Aphids enjoy the young shoots
Notes: Although tolerates dry to moist, have found snapdragons like regular moderate water. Grown as a cool season annual
Zone: 5-9
Native to Asia, naturalized Europe

Antirrhinum majus Seed Propagation
Indoors: Sow thinly to pots or pans Feb, Mar or July to August. Water in gently or cover with fine sand or grit & bottom feed. Soil PH 5.5-5.8, maintain 65-70F soil temperature for germination 10-20 days. Thereafter water with diluted liquid feed. Prick to boxes & grow on at 50F. Harden off before plant out in permanent position from March to June
Outdoors: Can be sown before last frost. Sprinkle seeds thinly on soil surface, recommended to cover 4x thickness of seed & firm. Germination 2 weeks