We reserve the right to contact you and advise an additional charge where necessary, and are happy to quote for carriage specific products to outlying areas. Protected like that you won't be able to put them out til all frosts are over and that's a lot of time growing. This is an easy plant to grow and is a great plant for children to grow. OUR GUARANTEE 30 Day Replacement or Refund. So why did the seed company put on the packet, sow between January to March, surely it would have been better advice to say sow in March? Not if they hit the soil or not. Originally a real stalwart of parks departments, growing in big bedding displays this plant is enjoying a renaissance, being used in a variety of settings from containers to cottage style borders. We recommend planting snapdragons indoors until they reach around 8cm to 10cm in height, at which point, you can transfer them outdoors. I have to say I have never had such success in the garden. By then they could become leggy, keep pinching out to create a. This easy guide will show you everything you need to know about growing and caring for your snapdragon plants. VAT No 158 9318 27, Pick & Mix - Extra Value, Value & Garden Ready Plugs, An impressive focal point in a container or front of the flower bed. Sow Seeds from: Late Jan - Mid April Antirrhinums are an easy to grow annual. ", “I bought all my seeds, potatoes, etc. It is best to sow Antirrhinum on the soil surface under cold frames in the late summer. These are our best value plugs plants. They have a big window in the spare bedroom. Snapdragons prefer well-drained soil rich in organic matter. I understand now, thanks again nutcutlet. They are not slow growers, I know someone who lives in Scotland and she doesnt sow anything till the end of March and well into April..some people who are new to gardening are so eager to get started, but there is no advantage whatsoever in starting in Jan. Oh well, Thanks Nutcutlet and Lyn. I thought I'll use an artist paint brush to pick up the seeds and drop on the cell. Used as dot plants in groups of threes, surrounded by other lower bedding plants is a traditional way to grow heavy flowering summer plants. (Germination 14-21 days). Sow in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at around 15-20ºC using a good quality, moist compost, sowing seeds onto the surface. Snapdragons do typically require little maintenance, but a  symptom of disease to look for is ‘rusting’ on the underside of leaves – small brown spots on the underside and pale indents on the upper surface. Stunning, almost black foliage with pure and bi-coloured flowers. Dwarf varieties suit window boxes, borders and pots. Propagating Antirrhinum For the biennial method, sow seed in late summer/early autumn and overwinter seedlings under glass. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Gradually acclimatise to outside conditions before planting out after the last frost at a spacing of 15cm (6") in a sunny position. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. I tend to sow a bit early up here in Aberdeen. The germination was excellent; the quality of plant stock and produce is superb. Although often classified as an annual, snapdragons grow year round in the mild climates of U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 to 11. Not if they hit the soil or not. We nurture cuttings into these 12cm super plugs for you, offering fantastic value and very little effort. These 7cm tall plants need potting on but provide a brilliant balance between value and effort. Plant Antirrhinum flowers freely through the garden as their intense colours will light up many different aspects of your outdoor space. Seasonal items such as plants are sent separately with the estimated delivery times stated against each variety both in our catalogue and on our website. These 5cm plugs are great for confident gardeners and should be potted on before planting out. Secret Squirrel Posts: 533. ", “I am compelled to write to you and your staff for the exemplary service provided by your company, in an age where the word and term ‘service’ has lost its meaning.”, Suttons, Woodview Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7NG.