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ANTIRRHINUM
The Antirrhinum is a WaterWise Xeriscape and Drought Tolerant plant
The original single form of Antirrhinum majus.

Modern Snapdragon cultivars are fairly rust resistant
The new ruffled Antirrhinum cultivars.

 Botanical Family SCROPHULARIACEAE
Genus ANTIRRHINUM
Species Antirrhinum majus
Place of Origin Europe
Height 25cm-1m/10in-3ft
Flower Colours Pink, Red, Orange, Yellow, Purple, White
Flowering Season Spring and Summer
Zones 6-10
Common Name Snapdragon

Evergreen Perennial
The colourful, fat tubular flowers of the Antirrhinum, with their snapping 'dragon mouths', have long held a fascination for small children. The very style of the flower giving rise to its common name Snapdragon. Many individual blooms are borne at the end of the flower spike from spring through to autumn (fall). Ruffled cultivars as well as the original single form Snapdragon are now on offer. Dwarf, medium and tall varieties are also available with the taller plants requiring shelter from strong winds. The green foliage is soft and lance-shaped.


The Snapdragon requires a sunny spot in rich, alkaline, well-drained soil. Acidic soils can be prepared before planting with the addition of lime or dolomite. Position the plants where they will receive plentiful wind to prevent the fungal disease botrytis. Although generally planted as seedlings, Snapdragons can be propagated from seed. As the seed is extremely fine and requires light to germinate it is sown directly onto the soil surface. Young Snapdragon plants can be tip pruned to encourage branching which in turn provides a plentiful supply of flowers.


Snapdragons are usually grown as annuals but by cutting back at the end of the flowering season the plant will rebloom the following year. Rust can be a problem at times, however modern varieties are fairly resistant. The Antirrhinum makes an excellent cut flower.

Antirrhinums are low drought tolerant plants.
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