Antirrhinum majus Royal Bride
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 36 inches
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border, Cottage Garden, Cut Flower
Description
A wonderful antirrhinum of top quality. Stately plants with rich green foliage and spikes of large, purest white snap dragon flowers which have a rare, gorgeous fragrance. Superb for contrast in the border and makes an excellent cut flower.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 8-10 weeks before planting out after last frost zones 2-7, autumn zones 8-10 |
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Germinate at 18-20C (64-68F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed sowing mix. Do not cover the seed. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag until after germination which usually takes 10-21 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings, when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots,. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out. Plant outside after all risk of frost, 60cm (2ft) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage further blooming.
