FlowerSnapdragon
Sonnet Series Snapdragon
Sonnet Series Snapdragon brings the fragrant, classical beauty of Mediterranean gardens directly into your home. These hybrid annuals grow 18, 24 inches tall and produce dense, vivid burgundy flower spikes that are instantly recognizable and beloved by florists and gardeners alike. Hardy in zones 6, 11, they reach maturity in 100, 109 days and thrive in full sun, rewarding you with spectacular fresh-cut arrangements and long-lasting garden color from a single seed packet.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
6-11
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam
Growth Stats
24 in
Height
TypeBush
Spacing
12
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
6-11
Size
24in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
High
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Highlights
Burgundy blooms crowd densely along tall, elegant stalks that practically beg to be cut for indoor arrangements. The Sonnet Series combines classic snapdragon character with reliable hybrid vigor, germinating easily from seed and flowering generously throughout the season. Their fragrance adds an unexpected sensory dimension that photographs and plant descriptions rarely capture, making them feel like a discovery rather than a familiar choice.
Common Uses
Sonnet Series Snapdragons excel as fresh-cut flowers, where their tall, sturdy stems and dense burgundy blooms anchor bouquets and floral arrangements with architectural presence. They fill baskets and planters with vertical interest, and work beautifully as garden focal points where their height and color command attention from a distance.
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Care Instructions
Start Indoors
Start seeds indoors 6, 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Scatter seeds on moist seed-starting mix and press gently without covering, snapdragon seeds need light to germinate. Keep soil moist and maintain temperatures around 70°F. Germination occurs in 7, 14 days. Transplant seedlings when they have true leaves.
Transplant Outdoors
Harden off seedlings over 7, 10 days by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space plants 12 inches apart in rows 24 inches apart. They tolerate cool soil but establish faster in soil above 50°F.
Harvesting
Cut flower spikes when the lower florets are open and the upper buds show color, typically in the morning after dew dries. Hold the stem firmly and cut at an angle with sharp shears. Remove lower foliage from the stem before arranging to extend vase life.
Pruning
Pinch seedlings when they develop their first true leaves to encourage branching and fuller plant structure. Deadhead spent flower spikes regularly to extend the blooming season and redirect energy into new flower production.
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Companion Planting
Pests & Diseases
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Antirrhinum majus
Family
Plantaginaceae
Genus
Antirrhinum
Growth Habit
Bush
Native Status
L48 (I)CAN (I)
History & Origin
“Snapdragons have been cultivated for centuries in Mediterranean regions, where their distinctive flower structure and bold colors made them garden essentials. The Sonnet Series represents modern hybrid breeding aimed at combining the charm and fragrance of heirloom snapdragons with the uniform growth and abundant flowering that home gardeners and commercial growers demand. These seeds carry the legacy of a plant beloved across generations while embodying contemporary horticultural refinement.”