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Antirrhinum x majus Magic Carpet Mix - Gueule de loup, Gueule de lion, Muflier des Jardins, Muflier à grandes fleurs

Antirrhinum x majus Magic Carpet Mix
Gueule de loup, Gueule de lion, Muflier des Jardins, Muflier à grandes fleurs

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A compact variety (20-30 cm), with a bushy and spreading habit, ideal for borders and flowering containers. The plants flower from May to October in a rich mix of vibrant and pastel shades: red, pink, yellow, white and many other hues. Cultivation in full sun, in well-drained and rich soil. Sowing from January to March, under heated cover.  
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
25 cm
Exposure
Sun
Germination time (days)
18 days
Sowing method
Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat
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Sowing period January to March
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Flowering time May to October
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Description

The Antirrhinum 'Magic Carpet Mix' is a delightful variety of dwarf snapdragon that produces large flowers in two shades of pink, as light as butterflies. It is a small, compact and well-branched plant that flowers for several weeks in summer. It is placed in sunny border edges and flower pots. It also makes an excellent cut flower. It can be an annual or perennial depending on climate and soil.

The Antirrhinum majus 'Magic Carpet Mix' is a charming variety of dwarf snapdragon distinguished by its dense and colourful flowering, in a mix of vibrant tones ranging from bright red to soft pink, through yellow, white and salmon. Perennial in the botanical sense, this plant is however most often cultivated as an annual, especially in regions with cold winters where it cannot withstand heavy frosts. In mild climates, it can perform as a short-lived perennial, sometimes persisting from one year to the next.
The 'Magic Carpet Mix' snapdragon is a selection of dwarf varieties particularly appreciated for their ability to flower abundantly on a low, bushy habit. Unlike F1 varieties like 'Twinny Orchid', the flowers of 'Magic Carpet Mix' are single, but very numerous, arranged in tight clusters on sturdy stems. Each plant forms a dense clump about 25-30 cm wide, covered in dark green, lanceolate, smooth and entire leaves. Flowering begins in May-June depending on the sowing date and continues until October, with a possible pause in the event of intense summer heat. The flowers attract pollinators and bring a beautiful dynamic colour to the garden.

Dwarf snapdragons are plants accessible to all gardeners, easy to place in planters, border edges, flowerbeds or rockeries. The 'Magic Carpet Mix' selection pairs particularly well with plants like dusty miller 'Silver Dust' or scented geranium fragrans 'Variegatum', a geranium with green foliage edged in cream, with a light pine scent. These foliages perfectly highlight the vibrancy of the snapdragon's hues. To enhance the 'flowering carpet' effect, one can also pair them with sweet alyssums, with their small white, pink or purple flowers, or with annual lobelias in blue and violet tones, which create lovely contrasts. Dwarf pinks 'Indian Carpet Mix' and zinnia elegans 'Lilliputs Mix' Organic are also excellent companions, sharing a generous flowering and a similar size.

The snapdragon gets its vernacular name from the particular shape of its flowers which, when pinched, take on the appearance of jaws.

Warning: those seeds are reserved for very 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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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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Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time May to October
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 2 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 25 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Antirrhinum

Species

x majus

Cultivar

Magic Carpet Mix

Family

Plantaginaceae

Other common names

Gueule de loup, Gueule de lion, Muflier des Jardins, Muflier à grandes fleurs

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference24463

Planting and care

Sow the dwarf snapdragon 'Magic Carpet Mix' from January to March on the surface of a well-drained, specialised sowing compost. Do not cover the seeds. Place in a mini greenhouse or tray inside a plastic bag, maintaining a temperature of 20-25°C until germination, which usually takes 10 to 21 days. Light aids germination. Transplant the young plants when they are large enough to handle into 8 cm trays or pots. Gradually acclimatise the plants to cooler conditions over a few weeks before planting them out in the open ground after all risk of frosts has passed, spacing them 23 to 30 cm apart.

Snapdragons thrive in fertile, well-drained, loosened soil and in full sun. The dwarf snapdragon is not very hardy (-5/-7°C), so it is often grown as an annual or biennial. However, it is not uncommon for snapdragons to survive several mild winters, though they may become more susceptible to rust... To try and preserve a beautiful variety, protect the plants from severe frosts in winter by ensuring good soil drainage and covering the stumps with a thick layer of leaves or dry grass: they will regrow in spring and flower earlier.

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Sowing period

Sowing period January to March
Sowing method Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat
Germination time (days) 18 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Cut flowers, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -6°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-draining, fertile

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