Soft Yellow Snapdragon 'Canary Bird' (Antirrhinum majus) seeds
- Soft Yellow Abundance – A Delicate Touch for Summer Beds and Cut-Flower Displays
- Contents: Approx. 1000 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.59
Description
Historic Variety in Sunny Yellow – A Radiant Classic for Border and Vase
The Snapdragon 'Canary Bird' is a traditional cultivar of Antirrhinum majus that brightens any garden with its vivid canary-yellow blooms. Plants reach a height of around 60 to 90 cm and produce upright, densely packed flower spikes that bloom tirelessly over many weeks. 'Canary Bird' is not only a striking feature in the border but also an excellent cut flower with nostalgic charm. With its strong stems, prolific flowering, and overall resilience, this variety is perfect for sunny borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic plantings – and is also popular with bees.
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, Food for bees, Needs light to germinate |
| Eventual height | 40-80 cm |
| Flower colour | 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 low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants that thrive in sunny locations. For early flowering, it is advisable 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 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, extended flowering season, and robustness, snapdragons are among the finest summer flowers – perfect for naturalistic gardens, cottage-style 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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