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Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Antirrhinum majus |
|---|---|
| Colour | White |
| Days To Maturity | 90 - 100 days |
| Seeds Per Packet | 40 |
| Sowing Time | September - April |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
Price
ZAR65.00
Snapdragon Potomac White
Potomac snaps produces tall, strong and sturdy stems with well defined flower spikes with very good flower quality.
| Colour |
White
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|---|---|
| Scientific Name |
Antirrhinum majus
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| Height |
15cm
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| Days To Maturity |
90 - 100 days
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| Life Cycle |
Annual
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| Light Preferences |
Sun | Part Shade
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| Sowing Time |
September - April
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| Days To Germination |
7 - 14 days
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| Planting Space |
15cm
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| Planting Tip |
Sow seeds in germination trays, lightly covering with growing medium. Best to use misting on trays because of the size of the seeds. Keep moist at all times, misting a minimum of 3 times a day during sunny days. Plant out after 6-8 weeks
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| Pinch |
To get the maximum number of blooms from your snapdragons, Antirrhinum majus, pinch back the small plants when you first plant them in spring. This promotes lateral branches and discourages leggy, floppy growth common to the taller varieties. Staking the
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| Seeds Per Packet |
40
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| Uses |
Excellent cut flower. Edible, use as a garnish on salads, desserts and drinks.
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| Netting |
Plant netting needed
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| Harvesting Tips |
Harvest early in the morning when the first few blooms are open
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| Germination |
Challenging
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