Description
Twinny Violet Snapdragon brings the Twinny series open-face double flower form into a compact, well-branched plant. The blooms show cool violet, lavender, magenta-violet, and soft plum tones with strong color visibility, making this variety useful for containers, mixed borders, and small cutting gardens where a tidy 10-12 in. habit is easy to place.
Why Grow It
- Compact 10-12 in. Twinny series snapdragon with open double butterfly blooms.
- Violet, lavender, magenta-violet, and soft plum color for cool-toned seasonal plantings.
- Good for borders, containers, cutting gardens, and mixed planters in full sun to partial shade.
- Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost; space transplants 7-8 in. apart.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Antirrhinum majus |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual; short-lived perennial in zones 7-13 |
| Mature height | 10-12 in. |
| Light | Full sun to partial shade |
| Bloom window | Early spring through summer; fall and winter bloom in mild zones with continued care |
| Bloom color | violet, lavender, magenta-violet, and soft plum double butterfly blooms |
| Seed count | 25 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost. Surface sow or barely cover the fine seed in a moist, well-drained seed-starting mix, keep evenly moist, and transplant outdoors after hardening off when weather is mild. |
| Spacing | Space plants 7-8 in. apart in beds, borders, containers, or cutting rows. |
| Germination | Usually 7-21 days at 65-70 F with consistent moisture and bright indirect light; snapdragon seed needs only a very light covering. |
Best For
- cool-toned borders
- patio containers
- compact cutting gardens
- mixed planters
- soft violet seasonal color planting
Packet Details
Includes 25 seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Use the growing table above as a planning reference for your local season.
FAQ
How is Twinny Violet different from standard snapdragons?
Twinny types have open, double butterfly-style blooms rather than the classic closed dragon-mouth flower, so the color reads fuller and more ruffled on compact plants.
When should I sow these seeds?
For most gardens, start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost, keep the seed barely covered and evenly moist, then transplant after hardening off.
Can I grow it in containers?
Yes. Its compact 10-12 in. habit works well in patio pots, window boxes, and mixed containers with regular watering and good drainage.
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