Pink Snapdragon 'The Rose' (Antirrhinum majus) seeds
- Evocative Rose Tones in Classic Form – A Cottage Garden Favourite for Generous Summer Bouquets
- Contents: Approx. 1000 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.59
Description
Nostalgic Beauty in Rose – A Historic Variety for Romantic Gardens
The Snapdragon 'The Rose' is a historic cultivar of Antirrhinum majus, first listed in the renowned Späth catalogue as early as 1930. With its large, deeply rose-coloured flowers and upright, densely flowered spikes, it brings a classic, romantic charm to borders and beds. Reaching a height of around 80 cm, it is an excellent choice as a cut flower and a striking highlight in sunny cottage-style gardens.
As a typical “Cool Flower”, 'The Rose' benefits from early sowing. Thanks to its excellent cold tolerance, it develops into strong plants with an especially long flowering period – perfect for a lush early-summer display.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Container plant, Houseplant, Summer flower, Wildflower |
|---|---|
| Use | Cut flower, Ornamental plant |
| Lifecycle | Hardy, Perennial |
| Species | Plantaginaceae |
| Seed propagation | Conventional production |
| Region of origin | Mediterranean Region, Southern Europe, Syria, Turkey |
| Characteristics | Cool Flower, Needs light to germinate |
| Eventual height | 40-80 cm |
| Flower colour | Rosa |
| 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 care for, drought-tolerant, and prefer sunny locations. For early flowering, it is recommended to start them indoors on a windowsill:
- Indoor sowing: From February, start indoors on moist seed compost.
- Light-dependent germinator: Scatter the seeds on the surface and press them down gently – do not cover with soil.
- Germination temperature: 15–18 °C. Germination occurs within 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, extended flowering season, and hardiness, snapdragons rank among the finest summer flowers – ideal for naturalistic gardens, cottage borders, 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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