FLOWER-SNAPDRAGON GIANT MIX
FLOWER-SNAPDRAGON GIANT MIX
A$3.50
Availability: 366 in stock
Seeds Per Pack: 3000
Antirrhinum
FLOWER-SNAPDRAGON GIANT MIX have been a garden favorite since the 1700s. Originating in the Mediterranean region, this flower gets its name from its unusual blossoms that look like a dragon’s head. They are a particular favorite of children who like to pinch the blossoms & make the dragon mouth open & close. Their large, blossom-laden flower heads are faintly fragrant & come in a wide assortment of bright colors. The vertical flower spikes open gradually from the bottom to the top. A single snapdragon plant may produce seven or eight blossom spikes in the course of a summer. Height 50 – 75cm (20 – 30”)
To sow, keep seeds in the fridge for 2 days before planting, then lightly press fine seeds into soil & pat down lightly. When plants reach 5-7.5cm high, transplant them 25-30cm apart. Since plants that develop buds most likely will not survive to transplant, be sure to plant them out before they reach that point. They prefer full sun & well-drained soil, though they can tolerate partial shade. Pinch back after bloom to encourage a second flush.
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Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
60 - 90
Season of Interest
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Temperature Range
15 - 25
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun, Part Shade
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Soil
Well Drained,Fertile Soil with organic matter
pH
6 - 7
Soil Temperature
15 - 21
Seed Preparation
No special preparation required
Sowing Depth
1 - 2
Plant Spacing
15 - 30
Row spacing
30 - 45
Watering
Regular to keep soil moist, not waterlogged
Germination Time (Days)
7 - 14
Harvest Time (Days)
Blooms in spring and summer, can be deadheaded to promote further blooming.
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