Snapdragon Dwarf Bedding Mixed Seeds - Antirrhinum nanum

Antirrhinum nanum 'Dwarf Bedding Mixed' is a very colourful mix of compact varieties, perfect for borders, bedding and pots. Snapdragons are annuals or short-lived perennials depending on the climate and soil. These easy-going, prolific bloomers self-seed in the most unlikely of places. Grow in well-prepared, free-draining soil in full sun.

Antirrhinum majus, commonly referred to as Snapdragon, has been grown in gardens since the 16th century. It belongs to the Scrofulariaceae family and is native to the west of the Mediterranean basin where it grows between rocks and on dry slopes. It is often found growing in between cracks in old garden walls. A. nanum 'Dwarf Bedding Mixed' is a collection of dwarf varieties that flower in their second year. The compact, 45 cm tall and 35 cm wide clumps are made up of erect stems, covered with opposite or alternate linear to lanceolate dark green leaves. From May-June to September-October (or the first frosts), sturdy flower spikes emerge, densely covered with tubular flowers in a wide range of bright shades (white, yellow, orange, pink, red). Snapdragons are a magnet to bees and butterflies. They self-seed easily in light soil, however they are not always true to type.

Snapdragons are easy to grow, perfect for naturalistic gardens, scented gardens, and cottage gardens. They are generally treated as annuals in heavy soil and colder climates. Small-sized varieties such as 'Dwarf Bedding Mixed' are perfect for growing at the front of borders, flower beds, rock gardens and in pots. They combine well with Love-in-a-mist, Cosmos or annual poppies. Snapdragons’ colourful flower spikes look particularly attractive amongst bushy perennials (fennel, ox-eye daisies, cardoons, asters, perennial chrysanthemums) or small, neutral-coloured shrubs (lavender, santolina, mugwort, euphorbia, Thymus hirsutus) ... Once the plants are well established, we recommend removing spent flowers regularly to extend the blooming period.

Snapdragon seeds are best left to experienced, seasoned gardeners as they are extremely small, like fine dust.