An extreme close up of Apple Blossom Snapdragon blooms on a white background.
A bouquet of Apple Blossom Snapdragons in a purple metal jug on a white background.
An extreme close up of Apple Blossom Snapdragon blooms on a white background.
A bouquet of Apple Blossom Snapdragons in a purple metal jug on a white background.

Snapdragon Seeds,
Apple Blossom

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Description

Lavish, full-sized snapdragons reach 36 inches and produce heavy trusses of large, velvety-textured blooms in true apple-blossom pink, contrasting with pale gold. Snapdragons were cherished in the gardens of yesteryear!

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Antirrhinum majus
Life Cycle
Annual
Days to Maturity
84–98
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
6–12 in.
Ideal Temperature
65–70°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

Start seeds 6 to 8 weeks before your region's last frost date, then transplant outdoors after the last frost. The ideal germination temperature is 60 to 70°F. Snapdragons are a cool-season flower with a spring and fall planting window. Count on 84 to 98 days to maturity for these full-sized, 36-inch plants.

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

How tall does Apple Blossom get, and what do the blooms look like?

Plants reach 36 inches and carry heavy trusses of large, velvety-textured blooms in true apple-blossom pink contrasting with pale gold.

How deep should the seed be planted?

Surface sow the seed. Germination takes 7 to 21 days, with an ideal germination temperature of 60 to 70°F.

How far apart should I space the plants?

Space plants 6 to 12 inches apart. Leaf spots, rusts and molds can result from poor air circulation, so space plants farther apart and keep the foliage dry to avoid them.
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