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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The go-to snapdragon mix for field-grown cut stems.
Rocket is a standard choice for growers who cut snapdragons from field beds. It flowers well under long summer days and can handle a light frost.
It belongs to Group 3–4, the snapdragons grown through the main summer season. The mix covers white, lemon, gold, pink, orchid, cherry, red and several shades of rose, giving a full range for bouquets.
The flowers are edible but taste slightly bitter; use a few as a garnish.
In stock — 500 Seeds
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.
24–36".
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
100 seeds.
About 172,700 on average.
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