Snapdragon Seeds – Mixed Colors

Snapdragon Seeds – Mixed Colors Variety produce tall, elegant plants adorned with clusters of vibrant, dragon-shaped blooms in a range of colors including pink, red, yellow, white, and purple. These eye-catching flowers are a classic favorite in gardens for their long-lasting blooms and vertical appeal. Known for their unique, dragon-like blossoms that open and close when gently pressed, snapdragons bring both charm and color to flower beds, borders, and containers.

Snapdragons thrive in cooler weather and make excellent cut flowers due to their strong stems and long vase life. They are easy to grow and ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners looking to add vivid seasonal color to their outdoor spaces.

Features:

• Type: Annual or short-lived perennial flowering plant

• Common Name (US): Snapdragon

• Scientific Name: Antirrhinum majus

• Variety: Mixed Colors

• Flower Colors: Red, pink, yellow, white, purple, and orange

• Height: 12–36 inches (30–90 cm), depending on variety

• Growth Habit: Upright, branching

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering: Regular; keep soil moist but not soggy

• Bloom Time: Spring through fall

• Special Feature: Long-lasting blooms; ideal for borders and cut flowers

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Early spring or fall, depending on climate

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 7–10 (grows as an annual in cooler zones)

• Sowing Method: Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors after frost danger passes

• Germination Time: 10–21 days

• Germination Temperature: 60–70°F (16–21°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm)

• Mature Plant Height: 1–3 feet (30–90 cm)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (3–5): May to September

  • Mid Zones (6–8): March to October

  • Southern Zones (9–10): February to November

• Maintenance: Low to moderate; deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering

• Uses: Garden borders, flower beds, rock gardens, cut flower arrangements, and pollinator gardens