Orange Snapdragon 'Orange Wonder' (Antirrhinum majus) seeds
- Brilliant Orange Glow – A Joyful Touch for Summer Beds and Lively Bouquets
- Contents: Approx. 1000 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.59
Description
Radiant Orange for Vibrant Borders – A True Summer Eye-Catcher
The Snapdragon 'Orange Wonder' is a striking cultivar of Antirrhinum majus, delivering bold splashes of colour in the garden with its brilliant orange blooms. The upright plants grow up to 90 cm tall and bear dense flower spikes that bloom tirelessly for many weeks. With its warm, vivid appearance, 'Orange Wonder' is especially well-suited to sunny borders, cottage gardens, summer perennial beds, and bright floral arrangements.
As a classic “Cool Flower”, 'Orange Wonder' can be sown very early in the year. Thanks to its good cold tolerance, it develops into strong, resilient plants with an especially early and extended flowering period—ideal for those looking to bring vibrant colour to the garden from the outset of the season.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Container plant, Houseplant, Summer flower, Wildflower |
|---|---|
| Use | Cut flower, Ornamental plant |
| Lifecycle | Hardy, Perennial |
| Species | Plantaginaceae |
| Seed propagation | konventionell |
| Region of origin | Mediterranean Region, Southern Europe, Syria, Turkey |
| Characteristics | Cool Flower, Needs light to germinate |
| Eventual height | 40-80 cm |
| Flower colour | Orange, Rosa, Yellow |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, October, September |
| Winter hardiness zones | 9 (-7 bis -1 °C) |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, August, May, September |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
| Germination temperature | 10-18°C |
| Germination time | 2-3 weeks |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Soil type | Free-draining, Fresh, Humus-rich |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Medium |
| Planting distance | 20 cm |
Sowing and care
Sowing and Care of Antirrhinum majus
Snapdragons are easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and thrive in sunny positions. For early flowering, we recommend starting them indoors on a windowsill:
- Indoor sowing: From February, start indoors on moist seed compost.
- Light-dependent germinator: Simply scatter the seeds on the surface and press down gently—do not cover with soil.
- Germination temperature: 15–18 °C. Germination occurs after 10–14 days.
- Direct sowing: Possible from April onwards. Autumn sowing with protected overwintering is also feasible.
- Position: Full sun; well-drained, low-nutrient soil.
With their nostalgic charm, long flowering season, and resilience, snapdragons are among the most beautiful summer flowers—ideal for naturalistic gardens, cottage-style planting, and cutting beds.
Other names
Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus
German: Löwenmäulchen, Großes Löwenmaul,
English: Common Snapdragon, Garden Snapdragon
French: Muflier, Gueule-de-loup,
Italian: Bocca di leone, Antirrino maggiore,
Spanish: Boca de dragón, Antirrino, Boca de león,
Dutch: Leeuwenbek,
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