Snapdragon, “Magic Carpet Blend” Seeds

Antirrhinum majus

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If you love “snaps” you’ll want to grow this dwarf variety of the old garden favorite. With a lovely combination of colors, it adds charm when planted with other low-growing annuals in flower beds and borders. The perfect size for containers, or even hanging baskets, and attract pollinators. The edible flowers with their unique shape make an interesting and pretty garnish on salads, desserts, and cold drinks. Snaps do best in cool weather. A good cut flower for your petite bouquet.

350 mg packet contains ~2,520 seeds.

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When to Sow Outside: Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date or as soon as soil can be worked. Mild Climates: Late summer to early fall for winter and spring bloom.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 10–15 days

Seed Depth: Surface

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 3"

Thinning: When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 3"

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing stems that have about half of the bottom flowers open.