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Cherry Twist Snapdragon flowers in a blue metal vase on a white background.
A wooden basket full of colorful Cherry Twist Snapdragons on a light background.
Close-up detail of Cherry Twist Snapdragon blooms.
Beautiful spray of Cherry Twist Snapdragon blooms in clear, green and blue vase against a white background..
Cherry Twist Snapdragon blooming in gardens.
Extreme close up of Cherry Twist Snapdragon on a white background.
Cherry Twist Snapdragon flowers in a blue metal vase on a white background.
A wooden basket full of colorful Cherry Twist Snapdragons on a light background.
Close-up detail of Cherry Twist Snapdragon blooms.
Beautiful spray of Cherry Twist Snapdragon blooms in clear, green and blue vase against a white background..
Cherry Twist Snapdragon blooming in gardens.

Snapdragon Seeds,
Cherry Twist

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Description

Gorgeous tall flower spikes are bicolored in cherry red and buttercream. This sensational snap has won the prestigious Fleuroselect Award of Novelty thanks to its striking new color combination. Plants reach 20 to 24 inches tall and are ideal for beds, borders, containers, and the cutting garden. These beautifully bicolored blooms are also edible. Use them to decorate baked goods, toss into salads, and more.

Growing Tips: Direct sow in late fall, or in spring as soon as soil can be worked. Surface sow, just barely covering. Grows best in cool, early spring conditions in rich soil, with moderate moisture.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Antirrhinum majus
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
7–14
Days to Maturity
90
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
6–12 in.
Ideal Temperature
60–90°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

Direct sow Cherry Twist in spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or, where winters are mild, in late fall. To start it under cover instead, sow 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date and transplant outdoors after the last frost. Surface sow, just barely covering the seed. These 20- to 24-inch plants do best in cool, early spring conditions in rich soil with moderate moisture, and reach maturity in about 90 days.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 7-21 days.
  • Sow seeds 6-8 weeks before last frost and transplant outdoors after last frost.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 60-70 F.

How to Grow

  • Prefers full sun.
  • Provide rich, well-drained soil. Space plants 6-12 inches apart.
  • Pinch the main growing stems when plants are 2-4 inches tall; this helps to keep plants well branched.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Leaf spots, rusts and molds can be a result of poor air circulation.
  • To avoid, space plants farther apart and keep foliage dry.

How to Save Seeds

  • Seeds are easy to collect.
  • They are super small and contained within capsules that will turn brown and dry when seeds are ready to harvest.
  • Hand pick the capsules individually or snip stalks and shake seeds free into a paper bag.
  • Store in a cool, dark, dry, place.

FAQ

What are Cherry Twist blooms used for?

The bicolored blooms are edible. They are used to decorate baked goods, tossed into salads, and more.

Will Cherry Twist grow well in a container?

Plants reach 20 to 24 inches tall and are ideal for beds, borders, containers and the cutting garden. Space plants 6 to 12 inches apart in full sun.

What makes this snapdragon different?

Its tall spikes are bicolored in cherry red and buttercream, a color combination that won it the Fleuroselect Award of Novelty.
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