Antirrhinum majus Cherry Rose F1 seeds - Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus Cherry Rose F1 seeds - Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus 'Cherry Rose' - F1
Snapdragon, Garden Snapdragon
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Description
Snapdragon (also known as lion's mouth) Antirrhinum majus F1 'Avignon Cherry Rose II' has charming, large cherry-pink spikes, uniformity and straight stems ideal for cut flower arrangements. Belonging to the 'Group II' snapdragons, it is best grown in the shoulder seasons (late summer-autumn and late winter-spring) to obtain quality stems. Sow it in the garden, under a polytunnel or in a cold frame. Use this beautiful variety in borders, in dedicated cut flower beds or deep pots.
Antirrhinum majus, known as snapdragon, now belongs to the Plantaginaceae family (long placed in Scrophulariaceae). This wild species is native to the western Mediterranean region, particularly southern France, north-east Spain and the Balearic Islands, where it colonises cliffs, screes and old limestone walls.
The F1 cultivar 'Avignon Cherry Rose II' belongs to the Avignon II series, selected to produce harmonious, sturdy stems under medium light and cool to moderate temperatures. The plant has a distinctly erect habit, and its growth is rapid when temperatures remain between 10 and 18°C. Grown for cut flowers, it commonly reaches 80 to 100cm in height, while in a deep pot it stays around 40 to 60cm, depending on the container volume and feeding. The stems are straight and not easily broken, bearing deciduous, medium green foliage composed of lanceolate leaves that become smaller towards the top.
The inflorescences are long, dense spikes of two-lipped flowers; in 'Avignon Cherry Rose II', their colour is a deep cherry-pink, with corollas measuring about 3.5 to 4.5 cm, with that "mouth" that opens when you pinch the sides. In temperate climates, flowering occurs mainly in spring and autumn; for cutting, pick the stems when the lowest third of the spike is open, which ensures a good vase life (7 to 10 days). Although a short-lived perennial in mild climates, this variety is usually grown as an annual.
In the garden, sow or transplant Antirrhinum majus F1 'Avignon Cherry Rose II' in dedicated cut flower beds or in borders. Its lofty stems bring colour and substance to mid-season scenes. Combine it, for example, with white yarrow (yarrow 'Schneetaler'), woodland sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'), annual scabious (Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Snowmaiden') or gaura (Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'), which will flower all summer. For coordinated tonal harmonies in a vase or in borders, combine this variety with other cultivars from the series: Antirrhinum majus 'Avignon Ivory II', 'Avignon Pink II' and 'Avignon Dark Red II'.
Warning, seeds suitable for experienced gardeners accustomed to sowing very fine seeds. These seeds are as fine as dust, barely visible to the naked eye.
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Botanical data
Antirrhinum
majus
'Cherry Rose' - F1
Plantaginaceae
Snapdragon, Garden Snapdragon
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sow the seeds of snapdragon F1 ‘Avignon Cherry Rose II’ (Group II) on the surface, 8 to 10 weeks before planting out: press them onto a fine, moist potting compost, do not cover (light is necessary). If needed, dust with a thin layer of vermiculite to retain moisture; maintain 21–24 °C until germination in 7–14 days, ventilating to avoid damping off.
At the stage of 2–3 true leaves, transplant your young plants and reduce watering to encourage rooting; then 'grow cool' with nights at 10–14 °C and days around 16 °C to obtain sturdy plants.
Harden off your snapdragons for a week, then plant them outdoors (or under an unheated shelter) when frost is no longer a risk; for this cool-season series, schedule plantings between late summer and early spring for flowering in autumn and then spring.
Grow your plants in the sun, in rich, well-drained, moist soil. Space them 10 to 30 cm apart, depending on the goal: unpinched and dense (10 × 10 cm) to obtain a single very long stem, pinched and wider (15–30 cm) to obtain branching plants producing several stems (pinching delays flowering by a few weeks).
Water in the morning, ventilate under cover, avoid prolonged heat, which shortens stems; monitor for snapdragon rust and botrytis.
Cut the stems when the lower third or half of the spike is open, plunge them immediately into fresh water. Under good conditions, vase life reaches 7 to 10 days.
Snapdragons thrive in full sun in light, fertile, well-drained soil. They are most often grown as annuals, but they are perennials which, well protected from cold (mulch, soil not retaining water), can overwinter and regrow as soon as the fine weather arrives.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.