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Antirrhinum majus Deep Orange F1 seeds - Snapdragon

Antirrhinum majus 'Deep Orange' - F1
Snapdragon, Garden Snapdragon

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A variety from the Avignon II series, selected for flowering in conditions of medium light and cool to moderate temperatures. This snapdragon forms sturdy stems of 80 to 100cm; its densely packed spikes are perfect for cutting. Its flowers are orange, shaded with salmon and yellow. This not-very-hardy variety is generally grown as an annual in our climates. Sow from late January to March under cover; prick out then plant after the frosts, or sow in late summer under cover for spring flowering.
Height at maturity
90 cm
Exposure
Sun
Germination time (days)
14 days
Sowing method
Sowing under cover
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Sowing period February to April, August to October
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Flowering time May to June, September to October
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Description

Snapdragon 'Avignon Deep Orange II' (Antirrhinum majus) offers long, sturdy and regular flower spikes, perfect for cut flower arrangements and enlivening mid-season borders. This variety from the Avignon II series was bred to perform best in cool conditions, both under unheated shelter and outdoors, with a beautiful show of orange in spring and autumn.

A herbaceous species of the Plantaginaceae family, the snapdragon — or lion's mouth — is native to the western Mediterranean basin (southern France, north-eastern Spain, Balearic Islands). 'Avignon Deep Orange II' is an F1 hybrid from the Avignon II series (group II), selected for producing regular stems under moderate light and cool temperatures.
Its habit is upright, and its growth is rapid when nights hover around 10–14 °C and days are near 16–18 °C. Grown for cut flowers, it reaches a height of 0.80 m to 1 m; in a deep pot, expect 40 to 60 cm in height. The stems are not brittle and bear deciduous foliage composed of medium green, lanceolate leaves. 
The inflorescences are compact, 25 to 35 cm long spikes. The tubular and two-lipped, 3.5 to 4.5 cm flowers open progressively from bottom to top; they feature a yellow-orange throat, apricot-orange lobes with a more pinkish reverse on the upper buds. The flower spikes last 7 to 10 days in a vase when harvested at the stage with 2–3 open flowers at the base. After flowering, dry capsules full of fine seeds form. This variety is a short-lived perennial, but, in our climate, we grow it as an annual due to its low hardiness. The etymology of the genus Antirrhinum refers to the Greek anti and rhinos, in reference to the corolla shaped like a 'snout' that opens with a simple squeeze.

Plant snapdragon 'Avignon Deep Orange II' in dedicated borders for cut flowers or in mid-season borders. Under an unheated tunnel, plan cycles from late summer/autumn then late winter/spring. Pair its apricot-orange colour with hints of salmon with whites and creams

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Snapdragon, dragon's mouth: sowing, planting, care
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by Virginie T. 14 min.
Snapdragon, dragon's mouth: sowing, planting, care
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Antirrhinum majus Deep Orange F1 seeds - Snapdragon (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour orange
Flowering time May to June, September to October
Inflorescence Cluster
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 90 cm
Spread at maturity 35 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Antirrhinum

Species

majus

Cultivar

'Deep Orange' - F1

Family

Plantaginaceae

Other common names

Snapdragon, Garden Snapdragon

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference24952

Planting and care

Sow the F1 seeds of snapdragon 'Avignon Deep Orange II' (group II) on the surface, 8 to 10 weeks before planting: press them onto a fine, moist seed compost, do not cover (light is necessary). If needed, sprinkle 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, prick out your seedlings and reduce watering to encourage rooting; then grow them 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 in an unheated shelter) when there is no longer any risk of frost; for this cool-season series, schedule plantings between late summer and early spring for flowering in autumn and then in spring.
Grow your plants in full sun, in rich, well-drained, moist soil. Space them 10 to 30 cm apart, depending on the goal: not pinched and close together (10 × 10 cm) to obtain a single very long stem, pinched and wider (15–30 cm) to produce branching plants with several stems (pinching out delays flowering by a few weeks).
Water in the morning, ventilate under cover, avoid prolonged heat, which shortens stems; watch out for snapdragon rust and botrytis.
Cut the stems when the lower third or half of the spike is open, plunge them immediately into fresh cool water. Under good conditions, vase life can be 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, if well sheltered from cold (mulch, soil that does not retain water), can survive winter and regrow as soon as the fine weather arrives.

Sowing period

Sowing period February to April, August to October
Sowing method Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 14 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Cut flowers, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -6.5°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil Well-drained, rich

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