Tetra Snapdragon Seed Mix
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Tetra Mixed snapdragon seeds can be direct sown in early spring or late fall, planted on the surface of the soil. When seedlings appear, thin or transplant them. To start the seed indoors, begin 8-10 weeks before the last spring frost. Plant Tetra Mixed snapdragon seeds in a flat on the surface of the soil; keep the soil lightly moist and at a temperature of 65-70 degrees F, in indirect sunlight. Germination should take place within 10-14 days. When plants reach 2-3" high, transplant them. Since plants that develop buds most likely will not survive transplanting, be sure to plant them out before they reach that point
Growing: Keep the seedlings moist until they become established. This plant prefers full sun and well drained soil, though it can tolerate partial shade. Pinching off the tops of seedings encourages bushy, neat growth. Though mature plants require watering regularly in the heat of summer, they do tolerate heat well. Overwatering or poorly draining soil can lead to root rot. Since these plants grow very tall, they may need staking or support. The flowers will bloom until frost; deadhead faded blossoms for increased blooming. When the heat of summer begins to fade the blossoms, the plant can be cut back by one third for another blooming in the early fall. Though usually grown as an annual, this plant may overwinter and bloom for another season in warm regions. It often self seeds and produces volunteer plants. Snapdragons attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies while repelling deer.
Harvesting: Snapdragons make excellent cut flowers. Choosing stems that still have some buds unopened, cut them at the base and remove only the leaves that will be below the surface of the water in the vase. Fresh cut snapdragons have a vase life of 7-10 days.
Seed Saving: Allow the blossoms to fade and develop seed heads. The pod will turn from green to brown as it matures; remove the pods as soon as they turn brown, since they will soon split and release their seed. Crush the pods to remove the snapdragon plant seeds. Store the Tetra Mixed snapdragon seed in the refrigerator until planting.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Antirrhinum majus
Species Origin: Mediterranean
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual, Tender Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 212,600
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 20 Inches
Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Red, Yellow, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Cut Flowers
Quality Seeds
I haven't used these seeds yet, but have used them many times in the past. I am very pleased with all of my purchases from Everwilde. I buy my seeds here because they provide good planting instructions, a good selection, and often have pictures of cotyledon and first leaves especially helpful when planting wildflower beds.
Beautiful flowers
Great seeds with a great price.
GREAT SEEDS
Tal beautiful snap.Seeds lasted 3 years with very good germination
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Tetra Mixed snapdragon seeds can be direct sown in early spring or late fall, planted on the surface of the soil. When seedlings appear, thin or transplant them. To start the seed indoors, begin 8-10 weeks before the last spring frost. Plant Tetra Mixed snapdragon seeds in a flat on the surface of the soil; keep the soil lightly moist and at a temperature of 65-70 degrees F, in indirect sunlight. Germination should take place within 10-14 days. When plants reach 2-3" high, transplant them. Since plants that develop buds most likely will not survive transplanting, be sure to plant them out before they reach that point
Growing: Keep the seedlings moist until they become established. This plant prefers full sun and well drained soil, though it can tolerate partial shade. Pinching off the tops of seedings encourages bushy, neat growth. Though mature plants require watering regularly in the heat of summer, they do tolerate heat well. Overwatering or poorly draining soil can lead to root rot. Since these plants grow very tall, they may need staking or support. The flowers will bloom until frost; deadhead faded blossoms for increased blooming. When the heat of summer begins to fade the blossoms, the plant can be cut back by one third for another blooming in the early fall. Though usually grown as an annual, this plant may overwinter and bloom for another season in warm regions. It often self seeds and produces volunteer plants. Snapdragons attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies while repelling deer.
Harvesting: Snapdragons make excellent cut flowers. Choosing stems that still have some buds unopened, cut them at the base and remove only the leaves that will be below the surface of the water in the vase. Fresh cut snapdragons have a vase life of 7-10 days.
Seed Saving: Allow the blossoms to fade and develop seed heads. The pod will turn from green to brown as it matures; remove the pods as soon as they turn brown, since they will soon split and release their seed. Crush the pods to remove the snapdragon plant seeds. Store the Tetra Mixed snapdragon seed in the refrigerator until planting.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Antirrhinum majus
Species Origin: Mediterranean
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual, Tender Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 212,600
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 20 Inches
Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Red, Yellow, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Cut Flowers
Reviews
Review
Quality Seeds
I haven't used these seeds yet, but have used them many times in the past. I am very pleased with all of my purchases from Everwilde. I buy my seeds here because they provide good planting instructions, a good selection, and often have pictures of cotyledon and first leaves especially helpful when planting wildflower beds.
Review
Beautiful flowers
Great seeds with a great price.
Review
GREAT SEEDS
Tal beautiful snap.Seeds lasted 3 years with very good germination