White-Pink Snapdragon 'Appleblossom' (Antirrhinum majus) seeds
- A Soft Pink Abundance – Perfect for Cottage Charm and Cut-Flower Elegance
- Contents: Approx. 1000 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.59
Description
Soft Pink Floral Dreams for Romantic Borders – A Classic with Apple Blossom Charm
The Snapdragon 'Appleblossom' is an especially elegant cultivar of Antirrhinum majus, whose delicate pink blooms are reminiscent of apple blossoms. The upright plants grow to around 80 to 90 cm tall and produce dense, gracefully structured flower spikes with a nostalgic flair. Thanks to its gentle colour palette, 'Appleblossom' is perfectly suited to romantic summer borders, cottage gardens, and refined floral arrangements.
Like all snapdragons, this variety belongs to the group of “Cool Flowers” – meaning it can be sown very early in the year, tolerates cool temperatures well, and grows into strong, long-flowering plants. Those who sow early or plant in autumn will be rewarded with an especially abundant and extended blooming period.
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, White |
| 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 prefer sunny locations. For early flowering, it is recommended to start them indoors on a windowsill:
- Indoor sowing: From February, sow 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 an option.
- Position: Full sun; well-drained, low-nutrient soil.
With their nostalgic appeal, long flowering period, and resilience, snapdragons are among the most beautiful summer flowers – ideal 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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