Snapdragon ‘Chantilly Light Pink’
Antirrhinum majus
Description
This snapdragon variety is the first to bloom and one of the most popular crops of early summer. These beautiful butterfly-like blooms resemble upturned petticoats on dancing ladies. Flowers are bubblegum-pink with a darker watermelon throat that is creamy white on the reverse. The two-toned effect reminds us of cherry blossoms.
Details
Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 110 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 4 to 5 in tall
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 110 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
This snapdragon variety is the first to bloom and one of the most popular crops of early summer. These beautiful butterfly-like blooms resemble upturned petticoats on dancing ladies. Flowers are bubblegum-pink with a darker watermelon throat that is creamy white on the reverse. The two-toned effect reminds us of cherry blossoms.
Details
Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 110 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 4 to 5 in tall
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 110 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.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
Summer Mini Course
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