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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. 
  • Planting Information
  • Growing Information


 

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.