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Snapdragon Dwarf Bedding Mixed Seeds - Antirrhinum nanum

Antirrhinum x majus Nanum Dwarf Bedding Mixed
Snapdragon

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Antirrhinum nanum 'Dwarf Bedding Mixed' is a very colourful mix of compact varieties, perfect for borders, bedding and pots. Snapdragons are annuals or short-lived perennials depending on the climate and soil. These easy-going, prolific bloomers self-seed in the most unlikely of places. Grow in well-prepared, free-draining soil in full sun.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
45 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
18 days
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Sowing period March to May
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Flowering time June to October
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Description

Antirrhinum nanum 'Dwarf Bedding Mixed' is a very colourful mix of compact varieties, perfect for borders, bedding and pots. Snapdragons are annuals or short-lived perennials depending on the climate and soil. These easy-going, prolific bloomers self-seed in the most unlikely of places. Grow in well-prepared, free-draining soil in full sun.

Antirrhinum majus, commonly referred to as Snapdragon, has been grown in gardens since the 16th century. It belongs to the Scrofulariaceae family and is native to the west of the Mediterranean basin where it grows between rocks and on dry slopes. It is often found growing in between cracks in old garden walls. A. nanum 'Dwarf Bedding Mixed' is a collection of dwarf varieties that flower in their second year. The compact, 45 cm tall and 35 cm wide clumps are made up of erect stems, covered with opposite or alternate linear to lanceolate dark green leaves. From May-June to September-October (or the first frosts), sturdy flower spikes emerge, densely covered with tubular flowers in a wide range of bright shades (white, yellow, orange, pink, red). Snapdragons are a magnet to bees and butterflies. They self-seed easily in light soil, however they are not always true to type.

Snapdragons are easy to grow, perfect for naturalistic gardens, scented gardens, and cottage gardens. They are generally treated as annuals in heavy soil and colder climates. Small-sized varieties such as 'Dwarf Bedding Mixed' are perfect for growing at the front of borders, flower beds, rock gardens and in pots. They combine well with Love-in-a-mist, Cosmos or annual poppies. Snapdragons’ colourful flower spikes look particularly attractive amongst bushy perennials (fennel, ox-eye daisies, cardoons, asters, perennial chrysanthemums) or small, neutral-coloured shrubs (lavender, santolina, mugwort, euphorbia, Thymus hirsutus) ... Once the plants are well established, we recommend removing spent flowers regularly to extend the blooming period.

Snapdragon seeds are best left to experienced, seasoned gardeners as they are extremely small, like fine dust.

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time June to October
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 3 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 45 cm
Spread at maturity 35 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Antirrhinum

Species

x majus

Cultivar

Nanum Dwarf Bedding Mixed

Family

scrophulariaceae

Other common names

Snapdragon

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference6471

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Planting and care

Sow from January to March on the surface of light, well-drained sowing mix (without covering the seeds). Place in a propagator or polythene bag and keep in a light room at a temperature of 20-25°C until germination (generally 10 to 21 days). Make sure the soil stays moist but not waterlogged. When the seedlings are strong enough to handle, transplant them into pots. Harden them off gradually for a few weeks. When all risk of frost is over, plant them out in a sunny location, leaving 25-30 cm between each plant.

Snapdragons thrive in fertile, well-drained, loose soil, in full sun. They are not very cold hardy (down to -7°C) and are often grown as annuals or biennials. However, it is not uncommon to see snapdragon plants surviving for several years if winters are not too harsh. However, this makes them more vulnerable to rust. To keep your plants from year to year, make sure to provide them with excellent drainage and bury them under a thick layer of dry leaves or grass clippings to protect them from harsh frosts. They will reappear the following spring and flower earlier.

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Sowing period

Sowing period March to May
Germination time (days) 18 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Slope
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, in organic matter and well-drained soil. It prefers a sunny location, but can tolerate some shade. Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and promote new growth. Fertilize with a balanced fer

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