Description
Sweet Duet Deep Orange Snapdragon Seeds grow compact Antirrhinum plants with fragrant, ruffled double blooms in amber, copper, and deep tangerine. This Sweet Duet selection combines rose-like fullness with true snapdragon stems, adding warm sunset color to borders, containers, and small cut-flower arrangements.
Why Grow It
- Amber, copper, and deep tangerine double blooms add rich warm color and velvety texture.
- Compact, uniform plants reach about 12-14 in. with sturdy stems for containers and cutting.
- 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
- cut flower rows
- containers
- front borders
- warm-color beds
- fragrant bouquets
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.
Is Sweet Duet Deep Orange good for cutting?
Yes. The compact, sturdy stems hold color and form well in small arrangements, posies, and warm mixed bouquets.
How is Deep Orange different from the Rose and Appleblossom Sweet Duet colors?
Deep Orange is much warmer, with amber, copper, and deep tangerine petals instead of rose-pink or soft ivory-blush tones.
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