Description
Sweet Duet Rose Snapdragon Seeds grow compact Antirrhinum plants with fragrant, ruffled rose-pink double blooms. The Sweet Duet series is bred for a fuller, rose-like flower shape on sturdy snapdragon stems, making this variety useful for borders, containers, and cut arrangements that need compact height with a refined flower form.
Why Grow It
- Ruffled double rose-pink blooms have a miniature-rose look on true snapdragon spikes.
- Compact, uniform plants reach about 12-14 in. with strong stems and abundant flowering.
- Pelleted seeds are coated in harmless clay to make fine 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
- rose-pink 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.
Is Sweet Duet Rose actually a rose?
No. It is Antirrhinum majus, a snapdragon bred for ruffled double flowers that resemble small roses.
Can I cut the flowers?
Yes. The compact stems work well for small arrangements, posies, and fragrant mixed bouquets.
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