Snapdragon ‘Sherbet-toned Chantilly Mix’

Antirrhinum majus

Features

  • Fragrant
  • Medium producer

Description

Mix includes ‘Chantilly Bronze’, ‘Chantilly Light Pink’, ‘Chantilly Pink’, and ‘Chantilly Light Salmon’

No other snapdragon possesses so many desirable traits in one plant—beautiful warm colors, tall, strong stems, delicate ruffled blooms, and the loveliest citrus scent. This snapdragon variety is the first to bloom and one of the most popular crops of early summer. These beautiful butterfly-like blooms also resemble upturned petticoats on dancing ladies. This cheery mix is a blend of soft warm colors, including light pink, coral, salmon, and apricot.

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

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

Mix includes ‘Chantilly Bronze’, ‘Chantilly Light Pink’, ‘Chantilly Pink’, and ‘Chantilly Light Salmon’

No other snapdragon possesses so many desirable traits in one plant—beautiful warm colors, tall, strong stems, delicate ruffled blooms, and the loveliest citrus scent. This snapdragon variety is the first to bloom and one of the most popular crops of early summer. These beautiful butterfly-like blooms also resemble upturned petticoats on dancing ladies. This cheery mix is a blend of soft warm colors, including light pink, coral, salmon, and apricot.

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

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

How to Grow

Summer Mini Course

Learn how to grow, harvest & arrange beautiful cut flowers

In our three-part video series, you’ll learn a simple step to double the number of blooms your plants produce, how to cut and care for your flowers for the longest vase life, and how to make mixed bouquets quickly and efficiently.