Starke Ayres Antirrhinum Snapdragon Tip Top Flower Seeds

Antirrhinum is more commonly known as the ever popular Snapdragon, the plant we can show our children and grandchildren that the flowers can talk!Magic Carpet is a very dwarf and compact variety in a delightfully bright colour range, making this ideal for edging displays and containers as it only grows to an approximate height of 20-25cm.
What to do nextWhen the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick off into trays 5cm apart. harden off gradually and plant in flowering sites 25cm apart. Protect summer sowings in a cold frame during winter months.
MaturityJune onwards
Handy TipTo encourage bushy plants with more flower stalks, pinch out the growing point when plants are 8-10cm tall.
Flower Seed Sowing TechniqueHalf Hardy AnnualUse seed trays or plastic modules and a good seedling compost, preferably using a peat substitute. For small sowings standard pots can be used.
Firm the compost lightly and moisten before sowing. Very fine seeds, like Begonia (where there are more than 60,000 seeds to a gram) should be mixed with dry horticultural sand to avoid one big clump of seed, and to help see where the seed has been sown.
As a general rule, the depth of sowing depends on the size of the seed. Aim to cover the seed with compost or vermiculite to the same depth as the size of the seed. Very fine seed need not be covered at all.
Sow thinly and cover the tray with a sheet of glass with paper on top. Wipe the glass every day and inspect the tray for signs of germination. Sowings in pots can be enclosed in a polythene bag for the same effect.