Flower SeedsHSC-SNP-043-PKT
Antirrhinum majus
100 - 110Days to maturity

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Maryland Lavender I–II (F1) Snapdragon Seed

Item #HSC-SNP-043-PKT

About this variety

A lavender snapdragon for short-day growing.

Maryland I–II blooms in lavender. Pair it with other Group 1 and 2 snapdragons for cool-season bunches.

As a Group 2 snapdragon it is bred for short days, low light and cool temperatures, for spring, fall and winter flowering in the field, a tunnel or a greenhouse; summer heat and long days reduce stem and bloom quality. The blossoms are edible, with a mildly bitter, floral taste; add just a few as a garnish.

Plants grow 30–46" tall and flower about 100–110 days from sowing. F1 hybrid.

Specs

  • Packet: 50 seeds
  • Average 141,900 seeds per oz.
  • Plant height: 30–46"

In stock — Packet

Current price $6.20

Know before you sow

Quick Facts

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.

Growing guide

From seed to harvest

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.

Pot on

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.

Plant out

Sun to part shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil, 4–12" apart (6–12" for pinched plants).

Harvest

Cut when the lower third to half of the spike is open; hold at 32–40°F. Vase life is 7–10 days.

Growing Information

Days to germination

7–14 days at 70–75°F (21–24°C).

Starting indoors (recommended)

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.

Pinching (optional)

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.

Light

Full sun to part shade.

Plant height

30–46".

Plant spacing

4–12".

Hardiness

Grown as an annual.

Stem length

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".

Vase life

7–10 days.

Cooler storage

32–40°F (0–4°C).

Harvest

Cut when the florets on the lower third to half of the spike have opened.

Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a near-neutral pH.

Uses

Cut flowers; the blossoms are also edible.

Scientific name

Antirrhinum majus

Packet

50 seeds.

Seeds per oz.

About 141,900 on average.

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