Surface-sow indoors
Sow 8–10 weeks before planting out and leave the seed uncovered or barely covered; it needs light. Expect sprouts in 7–14 days at 70–75°F.
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An early snapdragon with open-faced flowers.
Chantilly snapdragons have open, butterfly-like florets instead of the usual snapping jaw. This one blooms in light salmon-peach. Grow it in a greenhouse or the field.
Group 1–2 types are bred for short days and cool temperatures; under long, hot summer days the stems stay short and thin, so grow them for winter, early spring or late fall flowering. The blossoms are edible, with a mildly bitter, floral taste; add just a few as a garnish.
Plants grow 28–36" tall and flower about 100–110 days from sowing. F1 hybrid.
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Know before you sow
Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.
Sow 8–10 weeks before planting out and leave the seed uncovered or barely covered; it needs light. Expect sprouts in 7–14 days at 70–75°F.
Move seedlings up at the first true leaves, about 3–4 weeks after sowing. Pinch at 4–6 leaves for more stems if you like.
Sun to part shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil, 4–12" apart (6–12" for pinched plants).
Cut when the lower third to half of the spike is open; hold at 32–40°F. Vase life is 7–10 days.
7–14 days at 70–75°F (21–24°C).
Sow on the surface of 128-cell trays or other seedling containers 8–10 weeks before planting out. The seed needs light to germinate, so cover it only enough to hold it in place; a very fine layer of vermiculite keeps it moist and discourages algae. Water from below or mist gently so the seed is not buried. Move seedlings into cell packs or larger pots at the first true leaves, about 3–4 weeks after sowing. Direct sowing is not recommended.
For bushier plants with more flowering side shoots, pinch young plants back by half once they have 4–6 leaves or stand about 3–4" tall. Pinching delays flowering by a few weeks; space pinched plants 6–12" apart.
Full sun to part shade.
28–36".
4–12".
Grown as an annual.
12–60". Single-cut plants can give stems almost as long as the plant is tall; plants cut repeatedly give stems of about 12–36".
7–10 days.
32–40°F (0–4°C).
Cut when the florets on the lower third to half of the spike have opened.
Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a near-neutral pH.
Cut flowers; the blossoms are also edible.
Antirrhinum majus
50 seeds.
About 218,500 on average.
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