Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus Maximum Appleblossom) - These tall Snapdragons are a gardener's favorite choice for a long lasting cut flower. Easy-to-grow from seeds, this variety reaches 36 inches in height and is a large-flowered form of the common garden variety. It is usually grown as an annual, but it may winter over in areas with mild winter weather. The tall plants produce densely packed spikes that bloom in succession. Snapdragons are suitable as bedding plants, and they are very impressive when they are planted in mass groupings.

Snapdragon Apple Blossom 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. Snapdragon care includes trimming the plants back after they have finished blooming to encourage a second flush of blooms. They perform best in cooler summer climates. In hot regions, provide the plants with some afternoon shade.

How To Grow Snapdragons From Seeds: The 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 flower seeds on the surface of the pre-moistened mix and gently press the seed in. Harden off the 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.

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus Maximum Ruby) - This annual is a favorite flower in gardens of North America because it readily establishes from Snapdragon seeds, and it gives an incredible display of colorful blooms. This tall red annual is incredibly beautiful! Millions of these flowers are grown in greenhouses to be used as cut flowers for florists. They are an all-around excellent performing flower. Most cultivated Snapdragons belong to the species Antirrhinum majus, a native of the Mediterranean region. There are more than 30 species of plants in Europe and North America. The showy, two-lipped flowers are about 1 1/2 inches long. The lower blossoms open first and then on up to the top of a tall stem.

Dark Red Snapdragons should be grown in rich, well-drained soil. Grow them in full sun, and space this tall variety 12 - 18 inches apart. After they are done blooming, trim the plants back, and they will quickly be blooming again. They perform best in cooler summer climates. In hot regions, provide the plants with some afternoon shade.

How To Grow Snapdragons From Seeds: The 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 Ruby Red Snapdragon seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before setting the plants out. Use quality starter mix and sow the flower seeds on the surface of the pre-moistened mix and gently press the seed in. Harden off the seedlings for 10 - 14 days before planting outdoors. Pinch back at the time of transplanting to encourage branching. For areas with mild winters, sow Snapdragon seeds outdoors in a sheltered seed bed in late summer. Transplant the young plants into their permanent location for blooms in winter and spring.

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.

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus nanum Bronze Dragon) - Truly outstanding in borders or containers and can also boast very good rust resistance! Bronze Dragon has deep bronze leaves, so dark they are almost black. Growing as a tight, rounded ball of dark foliage and creating a wonderful color accent in the garden. These eye-catching, bushy, dwarf plants have the darkest, almost black foliage we have ever seen on an Antirrhinum! Bred by Thompson & Morgan, Bronze Dragon looks almost as attractive before flowering as it does when smothered in its gorgeous, purple and white bicoloured blooms. 

Snapdragons make an excellent long lasting cut flower, and this shorter variety only reaching 12 - 18 inches in height is perfect for flower arrangements. Hummingbirds love the flowers, and they will be delighted when you grow these lovely annuals. Snapdragon Bronze Dragon will have your neighbors admiring your garden too!

The 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 flower seeds on the surface of the pre-moistened mix and gently press the seed in. Harden off the 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 seeds outdoors in a sheltered seed bed in late summer. Transplant the young plants into their permanent location for blooms in winter and spring.

Snapdragons 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 9 - 12 inches apart. Snapdragon care includes trimming the plants back after they are done blooming to promote a second flush of blooms. They perform best in cooler summer climates. In hot regions, provide the plants with some afternoon shade.

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus nanum Oriental Lanterns) - Unique deep red and golden yellow bi-colour flowers with deep green rust resistant foliage. Ideally grown in containers and as a bedding plant. A vibrant contrast of buttery yellow and candy-apple red make this a sizzling addition to beds, borders and container gardens. Plants reach just 12 inches tall and make a lovely bed design feature or short cut flower.

Snapdragons make an excellent long lasting cut flower, and this shorter variety only reaching 12 inches in height is perfect for flower arrangements. Hummingbirds love the flowers, and they will be delighted when you grow these lovely annuals. Oriental Lanterns will have your neighbors admiring your garden too!

The 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 flower seeds on the surface of the pre-moistened mix and gently press the seed in. Harden off the 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 seeds outdoors in a sheltered seed bed in late summer. Transplant the young plants into their permanent location for blooms in winter and spring.

Snapdragons 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 6 - 12 inches apart. Snapdragon care includes trimming the plants back after they are done blooming to promote a second flush of blooms. They perform best in cooler summer climates. In hot regions, provide the plants with some afternoon shade.