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.
- Planting Information
- Growing Information
| Min. seeds / packet | Average packet weight | Seeds / gram | Average seeds / oz |
| 600 | 0.5 gram | 4,400 | 123,200 |
| Planting Season | Ideal Soil Temp | Sun | Frost Tolerance |
| After Last Frost | 60-70°F | Partial Sun | Frost Sensitive |
| Sowing Method | Seed Depth | Direct Seed Spacing | Days to Harvest |
| Transplant or Direct Seed | 1/16" | 1/2" | 110-120 |
| Mature Spacing | Days to Sprout | Production Cycle | Seed Viability |
| 6-12" | 10-21 | Annual | 3 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.