![]() ![]() Water more frequently during the warm summer months and during the first month after planting and less frequently as the plants become established. ![]() Please don’t leave the soil around the plants wet for a long time, and don’t leave it completely dry either. Water them two to three times a week and avoid watering more than four times a week. Snapdragons are sensitive plants and require consistent care, and for optimum growth, they need regular water and fertilizer. In addition, you may need to rotate your plant’s placement in your home to allow for better light exposure and absorption. You should water the plant whenever it gets too dry and be especially careful as too much water can wash away the nutrients in the soil if potted. Ensure that the soil around your plant’s roots is moist by keeping an eye on the soil to see if it becomes too dry. When planting snapdragons, you should ideally choose a sunny location so that your plant will get enough light to grow healthy flowers. Snapdragons prefer moist soil, and a sunny to a shady spot is ideal. When you want to grow snapdragons, your first consideration should be where you will plant them. It is best to water it more often after planting and provide less water as the plant ages. After it’s fully matured, it needs to be watered only twice a week. Some of the best times to grow Snapdragon are spring and autumn. SNAP DRAGONS FLOWERS FULLIf you want to grow it outdoors, you can regularly put it in full sun, but you will have to keep its soil moist and never let it get too wet. Snapdragon thrives in a cooler environment as against a warm one. Snapdragon grows in clusters of tiny, vibrant colored flowers like its cousin, the carnation, that attract insects, butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Native to Central Asia, Snapdragon is easy to grow in warm climates but can also survive cold temperatures and is one of the plants that thrive in partial shade. Snapdragon is a perennial shrub grown as an ornamental plant worldwide, especially in temperate regions. I thought there was too little information on caring for these remarkable plants. The flavour is said to be like chicory and they are also considered ideal garnish for a cocktail glass due to their solid upright shape.I was inspired to start the Snapdragon Plant Care Blog because I wanted to share the information I’d gathered with the public about growing plants. They form seed pods and our lovely neighbour and friend Marlene, is helping us to collect seeds so we can share them with friends and our local PSW seed savers group.Įating – Snapdragons are edible but are often used predominantly in salads or as a garnish due to their bland/bitter taste. ![]() Propagation – Propagate from seed indoors and harden off in cool temperatures before planting in the garden, they are slow to start and may on occasion self sow. They will often stop blooming in the heat of summer. They are very popular as cut flowers and the perfect height for a mason jar, bringing some lovely colour into your home. Harvest – Snapdragons flower in Spring and Autumn and like many flowers, deadheading them will extend the flowering season. To avoid disease and ensure good air flow, plant them 30 cm apart. These include bacterial leaf spot, powdery mildew, and rust and pests like aphids, and spider mites. ![]() Pests and Diseases – Snapdragons are affected by many diseases during especially wet or warm weather. Their heights vary (30cm- 1m) and they come in a large spectrum r of colours including white, yellow, pink, red, orange, and purple.Ĭare – They can withstand a light frost and don’t require a heavy feed, but will benefit from mulch and adequate watering, especially during dry periods. Growing – Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) are a perennial (commonly grown as an annual) that should be grown in well drained, rich, moist soil in full sun to partial shade. As you might know, my labeling skills leave allot to be desired. I have to be honest I had no idea what this plant was when it began to flower. The flowers resemble an open mouth, snapped shut and the leaves are assembled in a spiral around the stem. I especially loved the yellow ones which were almost a fluorescent hue. We loved the flowers on the snapdragons at Booyong this Winter, they were so bright and the flowers bloom right up the stalk. ![]()
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