Mr Fothergills Antirrhinum Rust Resistant Mixed Seeds

Mr Fothergills Antirrhinum Rust Resistant Mixed Seeds

Mr Fothergills Antirrhinum Rust Resistant Mixed Seeds offer a vibrant display of bold summer colour on plants specially selected for their resistance to rust disease. This reliable snapdragon mix produces tall, upright stems topped with classic blooms, making it ideal for beds, borders, and even as a long-lasting cut flower.

Key Features

• Rust-resistant plants for healthier, longer-lasting displays

• Bright, mixed colours perfect for borders and summer beds

• Attractive to bees and excellent for pollinator-friendly gardens

• Tall stems suitable for cutting and indoor arrangements

• Grows well in partial shade and containers

Detailed Description

Antirrhinum Rust Resistant Mixed provides gardeners with a dependable, disease-resistant snapdragon blend that thrives throughout the summer. The vibrant flowers bloom on medium-height, upright plants, delivering strong vertical interest to garden borders and mixed displays. Their improved resistance to rusta common fungal disease affecting snapdragonsensures healthier plants and more abundant blooms.

As a half-hardy perennial often treated as an annual, antirrhinums flower in their sowing year and may overwinter in mild climates. Their unique name comes from the Greek anti (opposite) and rhis (snout), referencing the distinctive snout-like shape of each flower. Loved by bees and other garden pollinators, this mix is an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens while also offering excellent performance as a cut flower thanks to its sturdy stems and long vase life.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Antirrhinum majus

• Plant Class: Half Hardy Perennial

• Height: 45cm (18in)

• Habit: Medium, upright

• Position: Partial shade

• Attractive to: Bees

• Colour: Mixed

• Flowering: JuneOctober

Sowing & Care Tips

• Sow indoors: JanuaryMarch, 0.5cm deep in moist compost

• Maintain 1520C until germination (1428 days)

• Transplant seedlings 5cm apart when large enough to handle

• Harden off before planting out 25cm apart after frost risk has passed

• Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly until established

• Remove faded flowers to prolong the blooming season

Bring Reliable, Rust-Resistant Colour to Your Garden

Choose Antirrhinum Rust Resistant Mixed Seeds for vibrant, disease-resistant blooms that elevate borders, beds, and floral arrangements all summer long. A brilliant choice for both new and experienced gardeners.