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Snapdragon Potomac Appleblossom
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Snapdragon Potomac Appleblossom
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Quick Facts

Scientific Name Antirrhinum majus
Colour White and light pink
Days To Maturity 90 - 100 days
Seeds Per Packet 40
Sowing Time September - April
Life Cycle Annual
Price
ZAR65.00

Snapdragon Potomac Appleblossom


Potomac snaps produces tall, strong and sturdy stems with well defined flower spikes with very good flower quality.

Colour
White and light pink
Scientific Name
Antirrhinum majus
Height
15cm
Days To Maturity
90 - 100 days
Life Cycle
Annual
Light Preferences
Sun | Part Shade
Sowing Time
September - April
Days To Germination
7 - 14 days
Planting Space
15cm
Planting Tip
Sow seeds in germination trays, lightly covering with growing medium. Best to use misting on trays because of the size of the seeds. Keep moist at all times, misting a minimum of 3 times a day during sunny days. Plant out after 6 weeks
Pinch
To get the maximum number of blooms from your snapdragons, Antirrhinum majus, pinch back the small plants when you first plant them in spring. This promotes lateral branches and discourages leggy, floppy growth common to the taller varieties. Staking the
Seeds Per Packet
40
Uses
Excellent cut flower. Edible, use as a garnish on salads, desserts and drinks.
Netting
Plant netting needed
Harvesting Tips
Harvest early in the morning when the first few blooms are open
Germination
Challenging