Description
Speedy Sonnet Pink Snapdragon Seeds grow early-flowering Antirrhinum plants with sturdy spikes of fragrant soft rose-pink blooms. This Speedy Sonnet selection is bred for uniform growth, reliable cool-season performance, and useful stems for borders, containers, flower beds, and bouquets.
Why Grow It
- Soft rose-pink snapdragon spikes bring classic cottage color to borders and cut arrangements.
- Early-flowering, uniform plants reach about 18-24 in. with sturdy stems and dense flower spikes.
- Tolerates chilly nights and light frost, making it useful for early spring, fall, and mild-winter planting.
- 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; tender perennial and frost-tolerant in mild zones 7-11 |
| Mature height | 18-24 in. sturdy spikes |
| 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 8-12 in. apart |
| Germination | Usually 10-21 days at about 65-70 F with even moisture |
Best For
- cut flower rows
- containers
- cottage borders
- pollinator beds
- cool-season color
Packet Details
Includes 25 pelleted seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. The source variety notes tolerance of chilly nights and light frost, with cold hardiness 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.
Is Speedy Sonnet Pink good for cutting?
Yes. The sturdy stems and dense flower spikes are useful for bouquets, arrangements, and cut-flower rows.
Can snapdragons handle cool weather?
Yes. This variety tolerates chilly nights and light frost, and it can bloom in fall or mild winter conditions in zones 7-11.
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