Antirrhinum majus Black Prince

Appreciated since the 16th century for its bright, varied colours and ease of cultivation, <strong><a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/annuals/flower-seeds/flower-seeds-by-variety/antirhinum-snapdragon-seeds.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Snapdragon, commonly called Gueule de Loup in french</a></strong>, is <strong>a safe bet in the garden</strong>, especially in <a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/gardening-tips/category/style-and-inspiration/atmosphere-and-style/country-gardens/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">country gardens</a> where it self-seeds. It is one of those <a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/annuals.html">annual plants</a> that are accommodating, <strong>accessible to all gardeners</strong>, just like penstemon, a flower closely related to snapdragon. <p align="LEFT">With charm of wild plants, Gueule de Loup often displays a tousled romance and <strong>blooms from June until first frosts</strong> in every corner of the garden. Snapdragon is also <strong>edible</strong>: its flowers, with velvety snouts that scent the air, will enhance both bouquets and summer salads!</p> Neglected in recent years for their slightly old-fashioned, very 'vintage' look, both <strong>dwarf snapdragon</strong> and large-flowered snapdragon (<em>Antirrhinum majus</em>) <strong>are nevertheless among champions of abundant flowering</strong> and allow many combinations. <strong>White snapdragon, yellow snapdragon</strong> or with bright orange petals variegated with scarlet red, the many cultivars offer a <strong>multitude of colours</strong>, from the most delicate to the most daring. <strong>Annual or perennial</strong>, this will depend on climate and soil, as it is a pretty sun-loving plant, <strong>tolerant of heat but sensitive to cold.</strong> North of the Loire and in heavy soils, treat it as an annual, <strong>in mild climates snapdragon can remain in the ground</strong> surviving winters that are not too severe. Admittedly not very hardy, it is nevertheless undemanding and <strong>rarely prone to disease</strong>, provided it is given well-drained soil and plenty of sun. How to cut faded snapdragon flowers, harvest snapdragon seeds or even take a snapdragon cutting, we answer all these questions in this guide. <strong>Remarkable in garden as in a bouquet,</strong> absolutely delightful planted in a pot on the terrace, discover or rediscover this indispensable annual flower and <a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/annuals/flower-seeds/flower-seeds-by-variety/antirhinum-snapdragon-seeds.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our unique collection of snapdragon seeds</a>! <a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/perennials/perennials-by-variety/antirrhinum-snapdragon.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="size-full wp-image-64310 aligncenter" src="https://www.promessedefleurs.com/blogwp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/muflier2.jpg" alt="perennial snapdragon, dwarf snapdragon" width="1172" height="780" /></a>