Cannes Lavender II, III is an early-summer snapdragon that brings soft lavender blooms to gardens in just 105, 115 days. This F1 hybrid grows compact and branching, reaching just 4 inches apart, making it surprisingly efficient in borders, containers, and cutting gardens. Hardy across zones 3, 10, it tolerates half-hardy conditions and thrives in partial shade with moderate water, flowering reliably even as temperatures shift through late spring and early summer.
Partial Shade
Moderate
3-10
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This snapdragon arrives as pelleted seed, ready to surface-sow without the fussiness of tiny, loose seed. Light-loving but not fussy about full sun, it performs admirably in partial shade where many annuals fade. The lavender flowers work beautifully in fresh arrangements, and the edible blooms add unexpected color to salads and garnishes. Starting from seed indoors 8, 10 weeks before planting out gives you branching plants with multiple flower spikes rather than a single tall stem.
Cannes Lavender II, III shines as a cut flower for fresh arrangements, where its branching habit produces multiple stems from a single transplant. The flowers are also edible, lending a delicate lavender hue and mild flavor to salads and plate garnishes when harvested fresh.
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Surface-sow pelleted seeds into 128-cell flats or seedling containers 8, 10 weeks before your last frost date. Light is required for germination; cover seeds just enough to hold them in place. A fine layer of vermiculite helps maintain moisture and prevents algae growth. Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid displacing seed. Maintain soil temperature at 65, 75°F. Transplant to cell packs once true leaves emerge.
Harden off seedlings for 7, 10 days before planting outdoors after your last frost date. Space transplants 4 inches apart. They tolerate partial shade and perform well in slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0, 7.0) with moderate moisture.
For cut flowers, harvest stems in early morning when blooms are freshly opened, cutting just above a leaf node to encourage further branching. For edible flowers, pick individual blooms or small clusters when fully open. Use fresh immediately for best color and texture.
Pinching the growing tip early in seedling development encourages branching and produces fuller plants with multiple flower spikes, rather than a single tall stem. This is especially valuable when growing for cut flowers.
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