Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus Maximum Ruby) - This annual is a favorite flower in gardens of Europe, because it readily establishes from Snapdragon seeds, & it gives an incredible display of colorful blooms. This tall red annual is incredibly beautiful! Millions of these flowers are grown in greenhouses to be used as cut flowers for florists. They are an all-around excellent performing flower. Most cultivated Snapdragons belong to the species Antirrhinum majus, a native of the Mediterranean region. There are more than 30 species of plants in Europe & North America. The showy, two-lipped flowers are about 1 1/2 inches (6 cm) long. The lower blossoms open first & then on up to the top of a tall stem. Dark Red Snapdragons should be grown in rich, well-drained soil. Grow them in full sun, & space this tall variety 12 - 18 inches (30 cm) apart. After they are done blooming, trim the plants back, & they will quickly be blooming again. They perform best in cooler summer climates. in hot regions, provide the plants with some afternoon shade. Sowing: Sow indoors: Feb - March Sow outdoors: Apr - May Season: Annual Height: 36 inches (90 cm) Bloom Season: Mid-spring to autumn Bloom Color: Ruby-red Environment: Full sun Soil Type: Rich, moist, well-drained, pH 6.0 - 7.3 Deer Resistant: Yes Temperature: 17 - 22C (64 - 72F) Average Germ Time: 10 - 21 days Light Required: Yes Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches (30 cm) Snapdragon Tall Ruby Red 1500 Seeds - Antirrhinum Majus Maximum Top Flowering
