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Snapdragon Seeds - Tetra Mix

$3.25

Antirrhinum majus

Named after its scented flowers which vaguely resemble a dragon's face. These 20" tall stately beauties come in a rainbow of colors and make an excellent choice for garden beds and cut flower bouquets. Deadhead frequently for prolonged flowering. Full sun. Annual. 

Direct seed or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Snapdragons will need full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, snapdragons will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for flowers. Annual.

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Min. seeds / packetAverage packet weightSeeds / gram Average seeds / oz
600
 
0.5 gram 
 
4,400
 
123,200
 
Planting SeasonIdeal Soil TempSunFrost Tolerance
After Last Frost60-70°FPartial SunFrost Sensitive
Sowing MethodSeed DepthDirect Seed SpacingDays to Harvest
Transplant or Direct Seed1/16"1/2"110-120
Mature SpacingDays to SproutProduction CycleSeed Viability
6-12"10-21Annual3 years

Site Selection

 

Snapdragon is an annual or short-lived perennial (Zones 5-7) that prefers full sun and well-drained soil high in organic matter.

 

Planting

 

Snapdragons are moderately frost tolerant and do best in cool weather. Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost and transplant outdoors just before the last frost. Optimum soil temperature for germination is 60-70˚F. Seeds will sprout in 10-14 days. Deadhead to extend flowering period.