Description
Snapdragon White is a must-have variety for cut flower gardeners looking to add stunning blooms to their gardens and bouquets. With its upright growth habit, long stems (800 to 1500mm), and reliable performance in both spring and autumn, this snapdragon is ideal for cut flower production.
Key Features:
Ideal for Cut Flower Gardens: The long stems and upright growth habit make Monaco White an excellent choice for cutting and arranging.
Reliable and Productive: As a true “cut-and-come-again” variety, regular harvesting encourages further blooming. It also tolerates warm autumn conditions without flowering too quickly.
Striking White Blooms: The beautiful white flowers are in high demand for bouquets and arrangements. They offer a sweet, citrusy fragrance that enhances their appeal.
Easy to Grow: Monaco White thrives in greenhouse and tunnel environments, making it accessible for home gardeners. The seedling crop time is approximately 6 weeks, with a total transplant-to-finish time of 8 to 10 weeks.
Snapdragon Monaco White is the perfect addition to any cut flower garden, offering a long harvest season, reliable productivity, and stunning white blooms. Grow these young plants in your garden to create a beautiful and productive cut flower oasis.
Offer: 1 young plant
Plant Info:
| Botanical Name: | Antirrhinum majus |
| Common Name: | Snapdragon |
| Colour: | White |
| Height: | 1000-1500mm when fully grown |
| Spacing: | 150mm-300mm between plants |
| Light: | Full sun or part shade |
| Zone: | Grows everywhere in South Africa (annual in zones 2-6, tender perennial in zones 7-11) |
| Kids & Pets: | Non-toxic |
| Climate: | It prefers cooler temps and needs some shading in hot climates |
| Water: | Requires regular water |
| Outdoor & Pots: | Grows well in containers outside |
Growing Info:
| Plant Instructions: | Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Fill a little bit of the loose dirt back into the hole and tuck your plant in so the base of the stem is even with the top of the hole. Now, fill in the rest of the soil around the roots. Give the soft ground around the base of your new plant friend a few solid pats to compress the soil onto the roots, and then give it a long, gentle drink of water. |
| Where to Plant: | Find a place that gets a decent amount of sun, with well-draining soil. |
| When to Plant: | Plant outside in the late spring, once the soil has warmed up. Avoid the heat of the day when planting — plant in the early morning, late afternoon, or by the light of the moon. |
| Pinch: | Yes, above the 3/4 set of true leaves. |
| When to Expect: Blooms: | Blooms in the spring and again in the fall, and additionally will bloom through mild summers. |
| Deadheading: | Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. |
| Care Instructions: | Water regularly and cut back blooms to encourage more. |
| Fertilizing: | Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 4 weeks during the growing season. |
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