Potomac Ivory Snapdragon is a compact F1 hybrid that brings elegant white blooms to gardens in zones 9-11, flowering reliably within 110-120 days. This half-hardy annual grows to a neat, branching form in partial shade and moderate moisture, making it equally at home in cutting gardens and edible flower arrangements. The pelleted seeds germinate quickly at 65-75°F, and the variety's dual purpose as both a striking cut flower and an edible ornamental sets it apart from traditional snapdragons.
Partial Shade
Moderate
9-11
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Potomac Ivory combines the architectural elegance of snapdragon flowers with genuine culinary appeal. Its ivory petals deliver both visual drama and a delicate edible presence, while the compact growth habit means you can tuck it into tight spaces without sacrificing abundant blooms. At 110-120 days to maturity, it rewards patient gardeners with weeks of harvestable flowers ideal for both vases and salads.
Potomac Ivory Snapdragon excels as a premium cut flower, with its ivory blooms holding well in arrangements and water. The edible flowers add a sophisticated ornamental touch to salads, garnishes, and plated desserts, offering gardeners the rare opportunity to grow something that feeds both the eye and the table.
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Surface-sow pelleted seed into 128-cell flats or preferred seedling containers 8-10 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Light is required for germination; cover seeds just enough to hold them in place, or use a fine layer of vermiculite to maintain moisture and prevent algae. Keep soil temperature at 65-75°F. Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid displacing seeds. This approach gives you the most control over timing and allows pinching for branching if desired.
Harden off seedlings gradually before moving them to the garden. Transplant after the risk of hard frost has passed, spacing plants 4 inches apart in partial shade with moderate moisture and pH 6.0-7.0 soil.
Harvest flowers for cutting when the lower florets on the snapdragon spike are fully open, cutting stems in the early morning when they're most turgid. For edible flowers, pick individual florets or entire flower spikes at peak freshness and use immediately or within a day for best quality and appearance.
Pinch the growing tips early in development to encourage branching and fuller, more floriferous plants. This increases the number of stems available for cutting and extends the flowering season.
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