Appleblossom Snapdragon

Appleblossom Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a double-petaled cut flower in a mix of soft rose and crisp honey tones. Striking stacked plumes and a sweet perfume make these blooms a standout, and their unique shape gives them a longer vase life than single-flowered varieties.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO annual
• Color: Soft rose and honey tones
• Form: Double-petaled
• Height: Up to 2.5 feet with long stems
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Spring cut-flower bouquets
• Cottage and cutting gardens
• Long-lasting vase arrangements
• Pollinator gardens
• Borders and beds

How to grow

Start seeds indoors and surface sow, as they need light to germinate. Transplant in early spring, since snapdragons tolerate cool weather. Give full sun and pinch young plants to encourage long, branching stems for cutting.

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