White Snapdragon 'Snowflake' (Antirrhinum majus) seeds
- Snowy White Elegance – A Refined Choice for Graceful Beds and Contrast Plantings
- Contents: Approx. 1000 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.59
Description
Brilliant White Elegance – 'Snowflake' for Stylish Garden Highlights
The Snapdragon 'Snowflake' is an especially elegant cultivar of Antirrhinum majus, distinguished by its pure white flower spikes that lend a crisp, refined touch to the garden. Plants reach a height of approximately 80 to 90 cm and produce upright, densely packed flower racemes that bloom continuously over many weeks. 'Snowflake' is ideal for sunny beds, borders, and makes an excellent cut flower. As a so-called “Cool Flower”, it can be sown early in the year, resulting in stronger plants and an extended flowering 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 | 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 care for, drought-tolerant, and prefer sunny locations. For an early flowering display, we recommend starting them indoors on a windowsill:
- Indoor sowing: From February, sow indoors on moist seed compost.
- Light-dependent germinator: Scatter seeds on the surface and press down lightly without covering 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 charm, long flowering period, and robustness, snapdragons are among the finest summer flowers – ideal for naturalistic plantings, cottage gardens, 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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