Description
Speedy Sonnet Purple Snapdragon brings rich, velvety purple spikes to cool-season gardens and cut-flower rows. This Antirrhinum majus selection flowers early on sturdy 18-24 in. stems, tolerates chilly nights and light frost, and supplies fragrant purple blooms for spring, fall, and mild-winter planting windows.
Why Grow It
- Speedy Sonnet snapdragon selected for early flowering and sturdy stems.
- Rich velvety purple blossoms cover upright 18-24 in. spikes.
- Cool-season performer that tolerates chilly nights and light frost, with mild-zone winter bloom potential.
- Full sun to partial shade, deer resistant, and fragrant enough for cutting gardens.
- Pelleted seed is easier to see and handle than natural snapdragon seed.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Antirrhinum majus |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Frost-tolerant annual; can bloom through mild winters in zones 7-10 |
| Mature height | 18-24 in. |
| Light | Full sun to partial shade |
| Bloom or harvest window | Early spring through summer; fall and winter bloom in mild zones |
| Seed count | 25 pelleted seeds |
| Sowing advice | Start indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting, surface sowing pelleted seed with light and steady moisture, or sow for fall planting in mild climates. Harden off before setting outdoors in cool weather. |
| Spacing | Space plants 8-12 in. apart for upright cutting stems and good airflow. |
| Germination | Usually 7-14 days around 65-70 F with light and consistent moisture; pelleted seed helps with even handling. |
Best Uses
- cool-season flower beds
- cut flower rows
- purple bouquet stems
- fall and early spring color
- deer resistant borders
- fragrant cottage garden plantings
FAQ
Are these snapdragon seeds pelleted?
Yes. This listing is for 25 pelleted seeds, coated with harmless clay to make the small seeds easier to see and sow.
When does Speedy Sonnet Purple bloom?
It blooms early spring through summer in many climates and can bloom in fall or winter in mild zones 7-10.
How tall are the plants?
Plants typically reach about 18-24 in. tall, making them useful for borders and short cut-flower stems.
Can snapdragons handle cold weather?
Yes. This series tolerates chilly nights and light frost, making it useful for cool-season planting. cold hardiness down to about 34 F.
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