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Snapdragon Seeds - Snowflake
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Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus Maximum Snowflake) - Establish these annuals from Snapdragon seeds, and provide some entertainment for children. Children love the name of these flowers, and they love to see them snap! This particular variety is known for its jaw-like upper and lower petals. A single stem averages 10 - 15 of these unique white blooms.
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Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid-spring to fall
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Rich, moist, well-drained, pH 6.0 - 7.3
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
64 - 72F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches
Great Fun!
Children love to see these unique flowers snap right in front of their eyes!
Snapdragon Seeds | Snowflake
How to Grow
Snapdragon plants can tolerate a light frost, so they can be set out as early as the ground can be worked. For the earliest blooms, sow Snapdragon seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before setting the plants out. Use quality starter mix and sow the white flower seed on the surface of the pre-moistened mix and gently press the seed in. Harden off the Snapdragon seedlings for 10 - 14 days before planting outdoors. Pinch back at the time of transplanting to encourage branching.
- Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 10 - 21 days
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
Flower Specifications
For areas with mild winters, sow the flower seeds outdoors in a sheltered seed bed in late summer. Transplant the young plants into their permanent location for blooms in winter and spring.
- Height: 36 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Season: Annual
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus Maximum Snowflake) - Establish these annuals from Snapdragon seeds, and provide some entertainment for children. Children love the name of these flowers, and they love to see them snap! This particular variety is known for its jaw-like upper and lower petals. A single stem averages 10 - 15 of these unique white blooms. They are grouped so closely together that they give the impression of one single lengthy flower. You can gently squeeze the sides of the bloom and the two jaw-like petals will separate like a mouth opening. Release the bloom and the jaws snap closed! Now you understand how this particular flower received its name.
Antirrhinum Snowflake should be grown in rich, well-drained soil. Adding organic matter is very beneficial to the plants. Grow them in full sun, and space this tall variety 12 - 18 inches apart. To encourage branching, pinch the tips of young plants. After they are done blooming, trim the plants back, and they will quickly be blooming again. Snapdragons perform best in cooler summer climates. In hot regions, provide the plants with some afternoon shade.
Snapdragon plants can tolerate a light frost, so they can be set out as early as the ground can be worked. For the earliest blooms, sow Snapdragon seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before setting the plants out. Use quality starter mix and sow the white flower seed on the surface of the pre-moistened mix and gently press the seed in. Harden off the Snapdragon seedlings for 10 - 14 days before planting outdoors. Pinch back at the time of transplanting to encourage branching. For areas with mild winters, sow the flower seeds outdoors in a sheltered seed bed in late summer. Transplant the young plants into their permanent location for blooms in winter and spring.