Snapdragon Mixed Color Flower Seeds

About Snapdragon Mixed Color Flower Seeds

Snapdragon (Dog flower) — flowers on a spike that open like a 'mouth' when squeezed. A children's favourite; a winter crop.

• Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus
• Care level: Moderate
• Expected germination time: 10-14 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — Scatter on the surface — it needs light to germinate..
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 10-14 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Evenly moist soil; water at the base, not on the leaves.
• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with compost.
• Temperature: 10–25°C best; it declines as soon as heat arrives.
• Fertiliser: Balanced feed every 2–3 weeks.

Sowing season in India

September-October. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Rust (orange pustules on leaves), damping-off in seedling trays, heat collapse.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.