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Antirrhinum Mix seeds(350-400seeds)
Antirrhinum Mix seeds(350-400seeds)
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Antirrhinum mix seeds are flower seeds that grow into snapdragons — colorful, fragrant garden flowers with tall spikes of blossoms in a mix of colors (reds, pinks, yellows, whites, oranges, purples).
The name “snapdragon” comes from the flower’s shape: when gently squeezed, the petals open like a dragon’s mouth!
Snapdragons can be grown in gardens, containers, borders, and beds and are popular for cut flowers and ornamental use.
🌱 Basic Description
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Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus (mix varieties)
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Type: Annual or short-lived perennial (depends on climate)
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Height: Typically 30–90 cm (varies by variety)
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Flower colors: Mixed — multi-colored spikes
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Bloom season: Spring → Early Winter (long flowering period with good care)
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Light needs: Full Sun (at least 6-8 hrs/day)
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Soil: Well-drained, fertile, slightly alkaline to neutral
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Uses: Garden beds, borders, containers, cut flowers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How do I sow Antirrhinum mix seeds?
✔ Indoor (nursery) sowing:
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Sow seeds 8–10 weeks before last frost.
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Use seed-raising mix, press seeds on surface (don’t bury—they need light to germinate).
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Keep moist & warm (18–22 °C).
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Seedlings appear in 8–14 days.
✔ Direct sowing (in garden):
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After last frost, sow on soil surface and lightly press in.
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Keep soil moist until germination.
2. When is the best time to plant?
🌿 Spring planting: After frost risk passes.
🌼 Autumn planting (cool climates): Some gardeners plant in fall for earlier spring blooms (region dependent).
In warm areas (like in many parts of India), snapdragons prefer cooler seasons (autumn → winter → early spring).
3. How deep and far apart should seeds be?
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Depth: Very shallow (light aids germination).
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Spacing: After seedlings grow: 20–30 cm apart (taller varieties need more space).
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