Cool Season (Groups 1–2)

Group 1 and 2 snapdragons bloom under low light, short days, and cool temperatures, so they're the varieties for winter and early spring production in a heated greenhouse or high tunnel. Our list includes the Antibes and Avignon series, both hybrids, in apricot, deep orange, deep rose, ivory, and more. Seed in late summer or fall for winter and early spring cuts. In mild regions, they can also overwinter outdoors for an early harvest. Pinch for multiple stems or grow single-stem at close spacing for the longest spikes. Keep night temperatures cool, around 50°F, during flowering. Warmer conditions shorten the stem and soften the spike. Cut when about a third of the florets are open. These varieties are not suited to summer planting.