Antirrhinum majus

‘Black Prince’

BLACK PRINCE SNAPDRAGON

SALE: Buy 1 get 2 packs

Antirrhinum majus ‘Black Prince’
BLACK PRINCE SNAPDRAGON
SALE: Buy 1 get 2 packs

Antirrhinum majus ‘Black Prince’ has stunning, velvety black-red Snapdragons, above chocolate tinted foliage.

Velvety black-red Snapdragons above chocolate tinted foliage

This is an heirloom treasure from circa 1900 that has never fallen from favour.

Compact wind-proof spires

Because Antirrhinum majus ‘Black Prince’ flowers with compact, windproof spires.
So it is a superb and hardy garden variety.

Outstanding for cut flowers & florists

As well as being an outstanding for cut flowers.

Adapts to a wide range of soils

Grow Antirrhinum majus ‘Black Prince’ in Full Sun to Part Shade positions.
And it also suits a wide range of well drained soils including sandy.

Quick & easy to raise from seed to flowers

Snapdragons are short lived perennials, but are so quick and easy to raise from seeds they usually grown as annual.
45cm High x 20cm Wide.

Rabbit & deer resistant

Fortunately rabbits and deer tend to leave Snapdragons alone, as they have a bitter taste, especially when they are mature plants.
Young seedlings may need some protection if the grazing foes are very hungry.

SEED SOWING ADVICE: QUICK & EASY
Suitable for beginners & gardening with kids

Scatter directly in garden in winter and spring.
OR
Sow any time indoors when suitable temperatures are available (15-25°C).

Sow indoors for quick plants & early flowers: First sow the seeds in a punnet on the surface of good quality seed raising mix.
Then pat the surface gently to ensure the seeds have good contact with the surface of the mix.
But do not cover the seeds with mix.
Because these seeds need light to germinate.

Now thoroughly moisten the punnet by standing it in a shallow water bath and allow the moisture to percolate up to the surface of the mix from below.

Then place the punnet in a warm, well-lit position (but not in any direct sun).
Temperatures of 15-25°C. are ideal for optimum germination.
You can use a heat mat if you have one, but it is not essential.
A warm spot is sufficient as these seeds are willing germinators.

Continue to keep consistently moist by misting from a spray water-bottle.
Covering the punnet with a clear plastic cover will help to maintain consistent moisture.

Seeds germinate in approx. 10-15 days.

Seed Count: 500 seeds approx. per pack.
(We always aim to exceed the stated seed count and give a generous serve).

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