How to grow Snapdragon ?

Antirrhinum is a genus of plants in the Plantaginaceae family, commonly known as dragon flowers or snapdragons because of the flowers' fancied resemblance to the face of a dragon that opens and closes its mouth when laterally squeezed. They are also sometimes called toadflax or dog flower.

Snapdragon History

Soil Preference

How to care for Snapdragon ?

Seed Viability:

Sun: min. 6 hours daily

Conditions:Warm

Season:

Problems

Snapdragon Types

Dwarf

Dwarf snapdragons are a type of snapdragon flower that are short in stature. They are easy to grow from seed and are often used in bedding plants.

Mid-size

Mid-size snapdragons are between 15 and 30 inches (38–76 cm) tall. They can be used in containers, landscapes, or as cut flowers.

Trailing

Tall

This type of Antirrhinum majus flower can grow to be 2.5 to 4 feet (75 cm to 1 m) tall. They are often used to produce cut flowers.

Pests

Caterpillars
Whiteflies
Slugs and snails

Diseases

Bacterial Spot
Bacterial Leaf Spot
Rust
Late Blight
Powdery Mildew
Root Rot
Verticillium Wilt

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