The Snapdragon High mixed consists of high, easy-to-grow, and strong plants in various bright colors. The Snapdragon High mixed comes in various shades of pink, red, yellow, orange, and white. Snapdragons require a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Snapdragons are also known as Lion's Mouth, Rabbit's Mouth, Toad's Mouth, Dog's Mouth, Calf's Snout and Bulldogs. The name snapdragon comes from its shape, which resembles a lion's mouth. If you gently squeeze both sides of the flower, it opens and closes like a mouth. The flowers grow on sturdy, slightly hairy stems and are surrounded by lance-shaped leaves. Snapdragons are native to the Mediterranean region. From the following countries: Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Croatia, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Monaco, Montenegro, Palestine, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia, and Turkey. Here, this plant grows primarily in dry, rocky areas, in crevices, and on sunny walls. In the Netherlands, it also grows wild on old walls and in quarries. Snapdragon is a member of the Plantain family (Plantaginaceae), along with: Daisy, Common Snapdragon, Starwort, Keeled Snapdragon, Autumn Snapdragon, Hooked Snapdragon, Spring Snapdragon, Wall Snapdragon, Marjoram, and Foxglove, Woolly Foxglove, Globeflower, Grace Herb, Lamb's-tail, Stubble Snapdragon, Linnet Snapdragon, Alpine Snapdragon, Linnet, Field Snapdragon, Plantain, Sand Plantain, Ribwort Plantain, Field Speedwell, Speedwell, Common Speedwell, Ivy Speedwell, Wood Speedwell, Early Speedwell, Small Speedwell and Palm Speedwell.
Snapdragon has several symbolic meanings. If you have a big secret to share with someone, you can give them a snapdragon, because the snapdragon represents the keeping of the deepest secrets. Besides summer beauty, snapdragon also represents prosperity, purity, strength and even love in science. Snapdragon is a very popular cut flower. The flowers of the snapdragon are edible. They have a fresh, somewhat citrus-like flavor. Use these flowers as a garnish and decoration of, for example, salads. Try eating snapdragon flowers with some aged cheese. This flower looks best when planted in clusters in the border or garden. It's also a welcome addition to bee and butterfly gardens. Snapdragon can also be grown in pots, window boxes, and balcony boxes. Snapdragon is a favorite of bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects. Remove dead flowers regularly. Snapdragon flowers from June till October. Non hardy annual. Height: 60 - 80 cm.
Indoor sowing: half March - half April
Outdoor sowing: half April - eind of May
Germination: 7 - 14 days
Germination temp.: 15 - 20 °C
Sowing depth: 15 - 20 mm
Plant distance: 30 cm
Sowing in rows: 30 cm
Plant position: sunny and sheltered
Flowering period: June - October
Sow indoors in trays with some moist potting soil from March till April. Sow the seeds shallow and cover them with a very thin layer of soil. Cover the tray with a lid or some clingfilm. Keep moist and warm.
Remove the lid or clingfilm when the seedlings emerge. Transplant the seedlings, when they're large enough to handle, to separate pots. Harden them of in the beginning of May, for about 10 - 14 days. Put them, after 15 May (Ice-Saints) on a very sunny plot with some shelter.
Sow outdoors from half April on a well prepared seedbed. Press the seeds in gently and cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep moist and weedfree. Tranpslant the seedlings, after abouty 5 - 6 weeks, when they're large enough to handle, to a very sunny plot with some shelter. Remove spent flowers regularly and Snapdragon flowers from June till October.
