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Tall Deluxe Mixture Snapdragon

$ 2.25

Plants exceed 2 feet in height, and this mixture includes virtually all the colors of the rainbow. Lovely, stately plants are ideal for the background in any border, and make terrific cut flowers for large arrangements.

100 seeds

 

 

PLANTING

Antirrhinum majus 

Annual

Germination: 7-14 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF

Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and lightly press in, seeds need light to germinate

Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-10 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-75ºF soil temperature. Transplant after last frost, 10-12” apart

Sowing Outdoors:  Direct sow outdoors 2 weeks before the last frost. Sow 3-5 seeds every 3-12"

Growth Habit: Columnar

Height and Width: 34-30” by 8-12”

Spacing: 10-12" apart

Light Needs: Full sun, light shade

Soil Needs: Average, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed: 100-110 days

Uses: Cut flowers, containers, bedding plants, attracts pollinators

Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting.  Cut back stems as the blooms fade, this encourages more flower production. Fertilize with a liquid fertilizer every few weeks.