Snapdragon - Tall Maximum Mix

$1.69

The Snapdragon, Tall Maximum Mix, 'Antirrhinum majus', has tall flower spikes. The flower spikes of this exceptional cut flower delight children as the flower "mouth" opens when the sides are pressed. Every cottage garden should have these tall snapdragons. They are described as having incredible combinations of colors, and cut flower enthusiasts rejoice when their "snaps" bloom. The shades of red, white, yellow and pink appear on 2 to 3 foot flower stalks.

The Snapdragon, Tall Maximum Mix, is a perennial grown as an annual. "Snaps" do best in cool weather. This variety bucks the trend towards small dwarf varieties. In cold climates plant in early spring when the soil can be worked. In warm climates plant in late summer or early fall for winter and spring bloom. They prefer full sun and well drained soil with a neutral PH. Cutting back spent flower stalks will tend to encourage fall blooming.