Cannes Rose II, III is a compact F1 hybrid snapdragon with rose pink flowers that blooms reliably in 105, 115 days. Hardy from zones 2 to 11, this variety thrives in partial shade and moderate moisture, reaching a neat, branching form when pinched. Both the flowers and foliage are edible, making it a dual-purpose plant for gardeners who want cut stems and culinary petals from the same compact plant.
Partial Shade
Moderate
2-11
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The rose pink blooms of Cannes Rose II, III deliver subtle color that reads as sophisticated rather than showy, sitting somewhere between blush and dusty rose. Bred as a Group 2, 3 snapdragon, it produces the mid-range flower sizes that work beautifully in small arrangements and garnishes without overwhelming delicate dishes. The compact growth habit means you can tuck it into narrow spaces or containers, and its edible flowers add genuine utility to ornamental plantings.
Cannes Rose II, III serves double duty as both a cut flower and an edible garnish. The rose pink blooms work well in small bouquets and arrangements, while the flowers themselves can be used to garnish plates and salads. Its compact size and prolific blooming habit make it practical for continuous harvest of both stems and petals throughout the growing season.
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Start seeds indoors 8, 10 weeks before your last spring frost. Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed-starting mix in 128-cell flats or similar containers; light is required for germination, so cover seeds only lightly with vermiculite to maintain moisture without blocking light. Keep the medium moist by bottom-watering or gentle misting. Maintain soil temperatures between 65, 75°F for steady germination. Avoid displacing seeds with overhead watering.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after hardening off, spacing plants 4 inches apart. Wait until frost danger has passed; Cannes Rose II, III is half-hardy and will not tolerate hard freezes.
For cut flowers, harvest stems when the lowest flowers on the spike are fully open and the upper buds are just beginning to show color. Pinch or cut stems just above a leaf node to encourage further branching. For edible flowers, harvest individual blooms once they are fully open, selecting unblemished petals. Both flowers and stems can be harvested continuously throughout the 105, 115 day blooming window.
Pinching the growing tips early in the season is recommended to encourage branching and a fuller, bushier plant. This practice increases flower production and helps the compact growth habit reach its best form.
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