Snapdragon Appleblossom seeds - Antirrhinum majus

Antirrhinum majus ‘Appleblossom’, commonly known as snapdragon, is appreciated for its long pastel floral spikes that enhance borders from June to September. Its generous flowering and ability to attract bees make it an excellent choice for creating a gentle natural corner. Suitable for both open ground and pots, its fragrant flowers are also perfect for creating charming bouquets.

Native to the Mediterranean basin and Southern Europe, Antirrhinum majus belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family. This cultivar, ‘Appleblossom’, stands out with delicately bicoloured flowers, combining pale pink and creamy white, enhanced by a small yellow throat. The plant reaches a height of 80 to 90 cm in a few months. It has a slender silhouette and lanceolate bright green leaves. Its flowers are clustered in dense spikes on straight stems. With a prolonged flowering period from summer to early autumn, this Snapdragon is highly appreciated in cottage gardens and floral arrangements. It is half-hardy and tolerates temperatures down to -6°C but should be protected during harsh winters. The plant produces a large number of seeds that can self-sow randomly in the garden. Plants from self-sown seeds may not necessarily be identical to the mother plant.

Snapdragon ‘Appleblossom’ fits perfectly in romantic or rustic borders. Its proud flowering can be complemented by hybrid mulleins like 'Pink Domino' and 'Southern Charm', Cosmos 'Sensation Purity' or even pink yarrows. It can also be paired with Old Roses to create romantic scenes in the garden.

The Snapdragon owes its common name to the particular shape of its flowers which, when pinched, resemble throats.

Attention, seeds reserved for experienced gardeners used to sowing very fine seeds. These seeds are as fine as dust, barely visible to the naked eye.