Avignon Deep Orange II is a Group 2 F1 hybrid snapdragon bred for compact growth and vibrant deep orange flowers. Hardy from zones 6 to 10, this half-hardy annual reaches full bloom in 100 to 110 days, rewarding patient gardeners with dozens of cut-worthy spikes from a single plant. Its flowers and petals are both edible, making it a dual-purpose choice for gardeners who want drama in the vase and flavor on the plate.
Partial Shade
Moderate
6-10
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Deep orange flowers pack remarkable intensity in a compact form, blooming reliably within 100 to 110 days from seed. As an F1 hybrid, Avignon Deep Orange II delivers uniform, vigorous plants that branch readily with light pinching, and its petals are genuinely edible, adding unexpected elegance to salads and cocktails. The variety thrives in partial shade with moderate water and neutral to slightly acidic soil, making it adaptable to many garden conditions.
Avignon Deep Orange II excels as a cut flower, producing long, sturdy stems ideal for bouquets and floral arrangements. Its edible petals and flowers bring both color and a subtle floral note to fresh salads, garnishes, and cocktail presentations, offering home gardeners a chance to grow ornamental beauty they can eat.
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Surface-sow seeds into 128-cell flats or seedling containers 8 to 10 weeks before your last spring frost. Light is essential for germination; cover seeds just enough to hold them in place, or use a fine layer of vermiculite to maintain moisture and prevent algae while still allowing light through. Keep soil temperature at 65 to 75°F, and bottom-water or mist lightly to avoid displacing seeds.
Transplant seedlings to cell packs as they develop true leaves, then harden off by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting out. Transplant into the garden after the last frost date, spacing plants 4 inches apart in soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
For cut flowers, harvest stems when the lowest flowers on the spike are open and the upper buds are still tight, ensuring a longer vase life. Pinch or cut flowers for the edible use when petals are fully colored and firm; they're most flavorful at peak bloom. Both flowers and individual petals are edible and can be harvested throughout the growing season.
Pinch the growing tip of young plants to encourage branching and multiple flowering stems rather than a single central spike. This simple technique maximizes cut flower production from each plant.
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