Bring exceptional style and structure to your garden with Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Majus Ssp. Tortuosum) Seeds, known for their uniquely twisting blooms and hardy growing nature. This elegant variety offers tall spikes filled with textured, spiraled flowers that stand out in borders, beds, and floral arrangements.

Loved for their striking form and long bloom season, these Snapdragons grow easily in many climates and continue producing flowers throughout the warm months. They are ideal for gardeners seeking a bold, architectural plant that adds height, color, and charm to landscapes.

Key Features

• Produces elegant twisting and spiraled Snapdragon blooms

• Hardy, resilient garden favorite

• Excellent for borders, cutting gardens, and decorative planting

• High-quality, non-GMO seeds with strong germination

• Long flowering season from spring to early fall

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners

Specifications

Botanical Name: Antirrhinum majus ssp. tortuosum
Common Name (US): Snapdragon
Plant Type: Annual (tender perennial in warm climates)
Seed Type: High-Quality, Non-GMO
Bloom Colors: Varies (typically bright garden tones depending on variety)
Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Fall
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–10 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
Plant Height: 24–48 inches
Spacing: 10–14 inches
Watering Needs: Moderate; water consistently but avoid waterlogging
Germination Time: 7–21 days
Germination Temperature: 60–70°F
Growth Habit: Upright, tall spike formation
Uses: Borders, flower beds, cottage gardens, cut flowers
Special Notes: Pinching early growth encourages branching and more blooms.

Planting Guide

1. Seed Starting

• Start indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date.

• Use finely textured, well-draining seed-starting mix.

• Snapdragon seeds need light to germinate—do not cover deeply.

2. Sowing Depth

• Press seeds into the soil surface lightly.

• Keep soil moist but never saturated.

3. Temperature & Light

• Keep temperatures between 60–70°F.

• Provide bright indirect light or grow lights.

4. Transplanting

• Harden off seedlings for 7–10 days before outdoor planting.

• Transplant after the final frost.

5. Care & Maintenance

• Water regularly during dry periods.

• Mulch around plants to maintain soil moisture.

• Support taller plants if needed.

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage extended flowering.

6. Blooming Timeline

• Expect robust flowering spikes by early summer, lasting until fall.

Benefits

• Unique twisting blooms create a standout garden feature

• Great for floral arrangements due to long, sturdy stems

• Adds height, texture, and color to landscapes

• Pollinator-friendly

• Easy to grow and maintain