Snapdragon Ruby

Snapdragon Ruby

Overview

Snapdragon Ruby is a stunning tall snapdragon variety producing vibrant ruby-red flower spikes that bring height, colour, and elegance to summer gardens. ideal for flower beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements, this classic variety delivers long-lasting blooms throughout the season.

Key Features

• Plant outdoors: May – June (V–VI)
• Tall ruby-red flower spikes.
• Excellent cut flower variety.
• Approx. 7500 seeds per gram.
• Rich vibrant flower colour.
• Tall elegant stems.
• Ideal for bouquets & floral arrangements.
• Long-lasting summer blooms.
• Beautiful cottage garden favourite.
• Start indoors for earlier flowering.
• Pinch young plants for bushier growth.
• Remove faded flower spikes regularly.
• Flower beds & borders.
• Cut flower gardens.
• Cottage gardens.
• Pollinator-friendly planting.
• Grow elegant ruby-red snapdragons for spectacular summer displays and beautiful bouquets.

Sowing Instructions

• Sowing Method: Sow indoors for seedlings
• Sow indoors: March – April (III–IV)

Growing Conditions and Care

• Spacing: 20 × 30 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Keep soil evenly moist during germination.
• Water regularly during dry periods.
• Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
• Plant in sunny sheltered positions.
• Support taller stems if grown in windy areas.

Flowering and Garden Use

• Blooms from July – September (VII–IX).

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Antirrhinum majus
• Type: Annual flowering plant
• Height: Approx. 90 cm

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