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Snapdragon
Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
Plant family
Plantain family (Plantaginaceae)
Also known as
Dragon Flowers
Season Overview
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
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F
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A
M
J
J
A
S
O
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Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Dry
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Light germinator
Seeding distance
20 cm
Row spacing
20 cm
Seeding depth
0.6 cm
Life cycle
Mid of December
Propagating
Mid of January
Transplanting
End of February
Harden
Beginning of March
Planting
Description
Snapdragons belong to the plantain family (Plantaginaceae) and are very popular garden flowers. With their often multicolored flowers and unusual flower shapes, they are truly fascinating.
Origin:
Mediterranean
Growing tips
Annual snapdragon needs to be reseeded every year. Therefore, from January it can be pre-cultivated indoors to allow flowering from June. After the Ice Saints, it can be planted out in a sunny location with loose, nutrient-rich soil.
Companion Plants
No companion plants
Antagonistic Plants
No antagonistic plants
Diseases
Downy mildew
Powdery mildews
Pests
Aphids
