Antirrhinum majus

Snapdragon Chantilly

R60.00

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A well-known favourite in the garden and bouquets, these unique beauties have delicate looking, “open face” shaped florets and a lovely citrus scent. Long lasting cut flower and bee friendly too.

 

40 seeds per packet.

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Flower type:Spike
Life cycle:Hardy Annual
Climate:Behaves as tender perennial in areas with mild summers.
Sowing guide:Direct sow not recommended. Sow in trays in March to May and transplant after 6-8 weeks.
Planting Season:Autumn
Germination guide:7-14 days @ 22 C. Light required - cover seed with thin layer of vermiculite.
Good Bee Food:Yes
Flowering time:100-130 days after sowing.
Pinch:Yes, when 10 cm high
Position:Full Sun
Final height:50-100 cm

Growing Tips:

Provide horisontal plant support to keep flowering stems upright. When stems fall over, they bend upwards and don't straighten again.


Harvesting Tips:

Harvest when 1/3 of the florets on the stem are open. Epected vase life is 7-10 days.

Whether you are growing flowers or vegetables or both, growing your own plants from seed, is one of the most rewarding things for any gardener and you don’t even need a green thumb to do it. With our guidance, it couldn’t be easier!

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