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Snapdragon Potomac Dark Orange [Antirrhinum Majus] has a deep orange colour with a slightly pink tinge. This series has been specifically bred for tall, strong stems and long spikes making them perfect as a cut flower.

Height: 1.5m

Seeds per packet: around 30

Genus: Antirrhinum

Species: majus

Variety: 'Potomac Dark Orange', F1 Hybrid

Family Name: Scrophulariaceae

English Name(s): Snapdragon

Hardiness: Half Hardy

Lifecycle: Annual

Suitable for: Summer Bedding, Cut Flowers, Cottage Garden

Flowers: April, May, June, July, August, September

Location: Full Sun, Sheltered

Moisture: Well-drained

Snapdragon Potomac Dark Orange [Antirrhinum Majus] Seeds

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Germination Instructions

Sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist but well-drained seed compost. Do not cover the seed. Propagate 18-20°C until germination occurs. Germination takes 10-21 days. Do not exclude light. When large enough to handle transplant seedlings to 8cm pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days. Plant out after danger of frost has passed with 50cm spacing. Seeds sown in autumn can be overwintered under glass for planting out the following spring. When plant develops 6 true leaves pinch out growing stem to encourage a bushier plant.

Growing Instructions

This plant prefers cool weather. May benefit from a mulch around the base of plant to help keep soil cool. Taller varieties may need staking.

Cultivation Instructions

Deadhead to prolong flowering window. Can handle a light frost. If the plant survives winter cut back by 1/3 to encourage new growth. Many varieties will self-seed.

September - March | Sow under cover / plant in doors

April - Sept | Flowers / Harvest

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