Bouquet of Tall Deluxe Snapdragon Flowers in a clear vase on a white background.
Tall Deluxe Snapdragon stems in blue bowl with light background.
Tall Deluxe Snapdragon stems on light background.
Bouquet of Tall Deluxe Snapdragon Flowers in a clear vase on a white background.
Tall Deluxe Snapdragon stems in blue bowl with light background.
Tall Deluxe Snapdragon stems on light background.

Snapdragon Seeds,
Tall Deluxe

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Description

Beautiful, 30- to 36-inch flower spikes bloom in a brilliant range of colors: pink, red, yellow, lavender, and rose shades. Native to southern Europe.

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
Tender perennial
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
7–14
Days to Maturity
100–120
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
6–12 in.
Ideal Temperature
60–90°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

Start seeds 6 to 8 weeks before your region's last frost date and transplant the seedlings outdoors after the last frost has passed. Where winters are mild (Zones 7 to 10) you can also direct sow Tall Deluxe in late fall; in colder areas sow outdoors in spring as soon as the soil can be worked. These 30- to 36-inch flower spikes grow best in cool, early spring conditions, in rich soil with moderate moisture. Allow 100 to 120 days to maturity.

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 long do Tall Deluxe snapdragon seeds take to germinate?

Expect germination in about 7 to 14 days. The ideal germination temperature is 60 to 70°F.

How deep should I sow the seed?

Surface sow, just barely covering the seed, and space plants 6 to 12 inches apart in full sun with rich, well-drained soil.

Is Tall Deluxe a perennial?

It is a tender perennial, hardy in Zones 7 to 10. Colder than Zone 7 it is grown as an annual.
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