Snapdragon, Madame Butterfly Ivory

Snapdragon, Madame Butterfly Ivory (F1),Antirrhinum majus,50 seeds avg.

Double blooms with a ruffled edge in soft ivory tones. Comparable to group 3-4*.

Planting Tips:

• A cool-season hardy annual that prefers full sun.
• Transplanting is recommended. Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date.
• Do not cover seeds with soil. Allow 3-7 days to germinate.
• Space plants 6-9 apart in the garden.
• Grows to 24-36 tall.
• Winter hardy to zone 5 with added protection such as mulching and row covers.
• 110-120 days to bloom.

Keep the Blooms Coming:

• Make the first cut of the central stem at almost ground level, just above the lowest two to three leaves.
• Make future cuts at the stem base.
• Harvest when the first bottom flower opens.

*Group Classifications:

Farmers and gardeners use these groups to pick the best snapdragons to plant at the right time of year.

Group 1: Cool-weather lovers. Grow best when its chillyearly spring or fall.
Group 2: The in-betweeners. Can handle cool and warm weather, blooming in spring and early summer.
Group 3 & 4: Warm-weather lovers. Love the heat more and bloom when its warmer, like summer or late spring.

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Seed Talk#82: Snapdragon Bloom Order & Group ConsiderationsField & Garden #98: Growing Snapdragons with Dave DowlingSeed Talk #130: Growing Snapdragons with Gretel Adams