SNAPDRAGON
Antirrhinum majus 'Potomac Series’
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A Hardy Annual
and an Outstanding
Cut Flower
As a kid, I loved snapdragons. My grandmother taught me how to pinch them just right so their "mouths" would open and close. It felt like a little bit of garden magic, and to this day, snapdragons hold a special place in my heart. Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) are classic garden favorites, loved for their tall, spiky blooms, vibrant colors and their long blooming season.
Snapdragons bring a touch of childhood magic to the garden!
Digitalis purpurea, Antirrhinum Potomac Dark Pink with Ammi majus and Ammi visnaga ‘Green Mist’
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Hardy and Resilient
One of the standout features of Snapdragons are their ability to perform exceptionally well in different growing conditions. As a hardy annual, it can tolerate light frosts, making it a great early-season or late-season bloomer. If planted in an area with sun before the warm weather arrives, deadheaded or cut for flowers, they can bloom all summer long. Their adaptability makes them a valuable addition to any garden, where season extension is key.
A hardy annual that thrives in cool weather and extends your flower season.
Antirrhinum Potomac Red
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Ideal for
Cut Flowers
The 'Potomac Series' takes snapdragons to a whole new level, making them an excellent choice for both long blooming gardens and cut flowers. With strong stems, a long vase life, and the ability to thrive in a variety of conditions, these hardy annuals are a must-grow for anyone who loves cut flowers. Their tall, sturdy stems make them easy to arrange in bouquets and can last 7-10 days in a vase. The Rocket series is another good variety for cuts.
Antirrhinum Potomac Deep Orange and Larkspur QIS Dark Blue
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Growing Tips
Cool-Season Lovers: Plant out in early spring or fall. They thrive in cool weather and may struggle in extreme summer heat.
Support is Key: Provide staking or netting to keep stems upright, especially in windy locations.
Pinch for More Blooms: Pinching young plants encourages bushier growth and more flower-producing stems.
Harvest at the Right Stage: For the longest vase life, cut stems when only the lower third of the flowers have opened. Their blooms open sequentially from bottom to top.
Vineyard Gardens fall-sown Snapdragons are ready to be planted out. By sowing them in the fall it ensures a strong root system allowing them to bloom all summer long!
Snapdragons Potomac Series
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Snapdragon
Varieties Available
This Season
The Potomac Series (Andrew’s Hardy Annual Project): We have a beautiful selection of Potomac Series snapdragons ready to plant now! Andrew seeded four varieties last fall—‘Cherry Rose,’ ‘Dark Orange,’ ‘Potomac White,’ and ‘Royal’—which are in larger pots, with strong root systems and a long blooming season. In addition, we have early-arriving Potomac Snapdragons in 3” black pots in Royal, Pink, Orange, and Cherry Rose. These are the best cut-flower snapdragons we will have this season, and they’re hardened off outside and ready to go.
The Rocket series: These are another good variety for cut flowers. Available in White.
Snaptini series: We are growing this dwarf series that are too short for cut flowers but extremely beautiful and very hardy. 4 packs are available in Red, White and Yellow.
Twinny Peach and the Candy Showers series in Pink and White.
The ‘Potomac Series' is a rewarding flower to grow with their stunning color range, excellent vase life, and ability to withstand cool temperatures. Add these beauties to your garden, and you’ll enjoy their blooms from spring through fall!
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