There isn’t a more impressive flower you can grow in your garden than a big, tall snapdragon. Rocket is the class act for 2 to 3 snaps. Indeed most, if not all of these varieties, were All-American Winners. The bloom is very bushy and the more you cut them, the more spikes they produce. An excellent cut flower. Colors included bronze, white, pink, orchid, cherry, lemon, and red.

50seeds

PLANTING

Antirrhinum majus

Annual

Germination:7-14 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 70-75F

Seed Planting Depth:Sow on the surface and lightly press in, seeds need light to germinate

Starting Indoors:Start indoors 6-10 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-75F soil temperature. Transplant after last frost, 10-12 apart

Sowing Outdoors:Direct sow outdoors 2 weeks before the last frost. Sow 3-5 seeds every 3-12″

GrowthHabit:Columnar

Height and Width:30-36 by 8-12

Spacing:10-12″ apart

Light Needs:Full sun, light shade

Soil Needs:Average, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed:100-110 days

Uses:Cut flowers,containers, bedding plants, attracts pollinators

Care:Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting.Cut back stems as the blooms fade, this encourages more flower production.Fertilize with a liquid fertilizer every few weeks.