Snapdragons. Antirrhinum majus. One of the absolutely essential plants for the cutting or cottage garden. Over 200 seeds per packet. Beautiful pink shades. Loved by bees.
Sow: February–April indoors / April–May outdoors / September–October
Seeds: Approx. 200
Type: perennial
Good for: Cut flowers · Pollinators · Cottage gardens · Edible flowers · Seed saving
GROWING NOTES
Surface sow and do not cover the seed, as light helps germination.
SEED SAVING
Allow a few flowers to mature fully and collect the seed once it is ripe and dry. Store somewhere cool, dry and labelled.
Grown, harvested and packed by Missenden Seeds in the Chiltern Hills. Open-pollinated and grown without chemical pesticides or peat.
Sowing time: Sow indoors from February to April, or sow outdoors in April and May. Surface sow the seeds and do not cover them, as they need light to germinate.
Plant out: Plant outdoors from May onwards, after the risk of frost has passed.
Flowering period: June to October.
Height: Up to 90 cm, depending on the variety. Grow in full sun in well-drained soil. Taller varieties may need support.
Seed saving: Allow seed pods to dry on the plant. Collect the tiny seeds once the pods have turned brown and store them in a cool, dry place.
Pests and problems: Protect young plants from slugs and snails. Water during prolonged dry spells and deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering. Ensure good air circulation to help prevent rust and other fungal diseases.
Snapdragons. Antirrhinum majus. One of the absolutely essential plants for the cutting or cottage garden. Over 200 seeds per packet. Beautiful pink shades. Loved by bees.
Sow: February–April indoors / April–May outdoors / September–October
Seeds: Approx. 200
Type: perennial
Good for: Cut flowers · Pollinators · Cottage gardens · Edible flowers · Seed saving
GROWING NOTES
Surface sow and do not cover the seed, as light helps germination.
SEED SAVING
Allow a few flowers to mature fully and collect the seed once it is ripe and dry. Store somewhere cool, dry and labelled.
Grown, harvested and packed by Missenden Seeds in the Chiltern Hills. Open-pollinated and grown without chemical pesticides or peat.
Sowing time: Sow indoors from February to April, or sow outdoors in April and May. Surface sow the seeds and do not cover them, as they need light to germinate.
Plant out: Plant outdoors from May onwards, after the risk of frost has passed.
Flowering period: June to October.
Height: Up to 90 cm, depending on the variety. Grow in full sun in well-drained soil. Taller varieties may need support.
Seed saving: Allow seed pods to dry on the plant. Collect the tiny seeds once the pods have turned brown and store them in a cool, dry place.
Pests and problems: Protect young plants from slugs and snails. Water during prolonged dry spells and deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering. Ensure good air circulation to help prevent rust and other fungal diseases.
