Description
Sweet Duet Appleblossom Snapdragon Seeds grow compact Antirrhinum plants with fragrant, ruffled double blooms in ivory, blush pink, and pale rose. The Sweet Duet series is bred for a fuller, rose-like flower form on sturdy snapdragon stems, giving containers, front borders, and small cut arrangements a soft apple-blossom color blend.
Why Grow It
- Ivory, blush pink, and pale rose double blooms create a romantic apple-blossom effect.
- Compact, uniform plants reach about 12-14 in. with strong stems and abundant flowering.
- Pelleted seeds are coated in harmless clay to make fine snapdragon seed easier to see and sow.
- Watermark-free product imagery is generated for the Nuptial Co. catalog, not copied from source photos.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Antirrhinum majus |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual; short-lived perennial in mild zones 7-11 |
| Mature height | 12-14 in. compact plants |
| Light | Full sun to partial shade |
| Bloom or harvest window | Early spring through summer; fall and winter in mild zones |
| Seed count | 25 pelleted seeds |
| Sowing advice | Start pelleted seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting into cool weather. Surface sow or barely cover, keep evenly moist, and provide bright light. |
| Spacing | Space plants about 12 in. apart |
| Germination | Usually 10-21 days at about 65-70 F with even moisture |
Best For
- containers
- front borders
- cut arrangements
- fragrant bouquets
- appleblossom cottage plantings
Packet Details
Includes 25 pelleted seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. The source variety notes cold tolerance down to about 34 F in mild conditions.
FAQ
What does pelleted seed mean?
Pelleted snapdragon seed is coated in a harmless clay layer so the fine seed is easier to handle, see, and place.
How is Sweet Duet Appleblossom different from Sweet Duet Rose?
Appleblossom is softer and lighter, blending ivory, blush pink, and pale rose, while Sweet Duet Rose is a stronger rose-pink selection.
Can I grow it for cutting?
Yes. The compact, sturdy stems work well for small arrangements, posies, containers, and fragrant mixed bouquets.
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