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An armload of Snapdragon Madame Butterfly Mix
An armload of Snapdragon Madame Butterfly Mix
Snapdragon Madame Butterfly Mix growing in the field
A bunch of Snapdragon Madame Butterfly Mix
An overhead of Snapdragon Madame Butterfly Mix
A handful of Snapdragon Madame Butterfly Mix

Snapdragon ‘Madame Butterfly Mix’

Antirrhinum majus

Features

  • Fragrant
  • Medium producer

Description

Often referred to as azalea snapdragons, these double-petaled beauties are a rare and special treat. This stunning, ultra-ruffled mix includes ivory, cherry, pink, yellow, bronze, and peach flowers. Because of their fullness, they are difficult for insects to pollinate, so their blooms last longer in the vase than other single-flowered types.

Details

Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 30 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 110 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 4 to 5 in tall

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 8 to 10 weeks before last frost; transplant out once the weather has warmed. Seeds are very small; bottom-watering is recommended until plants emerge.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when just the bottom 2 or 3 flowers are open before they can be pollinated by insects. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days.

Details

Description

Often referred to as azalea snapdragons, these double-petaled beauties are a rare and special treat. This stunning, ultra-ruffled mix includes ivory, cherry, pink, yellow, bronze, and peach flowers. Because of their fullness, they are difficult for insects to pollinate, so their blooms last longer in the vase than other single-flowered types.

Details

Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 30 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 110 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 4 to 5 in tall

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 8 to 10 weeks before last frost; transplant out once the weather has warmed. Seeds are very small; bottom-watering is recommended until plants emerge.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when just the bottom 2 or 3 flowers are open before they can be pollinated by insects. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days.

Sources

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