Mr Fothergills Antirrhinum Tom Thumb Mixed Seeds

Mr Fothergills Antirrhinum Tom Thumb Mixed Seeds

Mr Fothergills Antirrhinum Tom Thumb Mixed Seeds produce compact, bushy snapdragons in a vibrant spectrum of colours, ideal for borders, edging, and containers. These long-flowering plants are easy to grow, highly decorative, and attract bees and other pollinators throughout the summer.

Key Features

• Compact 25cm plants perfect for beds, borders, and planters

• Long flowering season from June to October

• Wide mix of bright and cheerful colours

• Attracts bees and supports garden pollinators

• Ideal for containers and partial shade areas

Detailed Description

Antirrhinum Tom Thumb Mixed is a much-loved, compact snapdragon variety renowned for its reliability and abundant summer colour. Forming neat, bushy plants, this mix delivers a generous display of blooms that continue for months, making it perfect for brightening borders, edging pathways, or adding height and variety to patio containers.

Recommended by gardening experts and consumer groups, this Best Buy variety is valued for its vigorous growth, consistent flowering, and excellent performance across a range of garden conditions. As a half-hardy perennial often grown as a bedding plant, it thrives in sheltered areas with partial shade or full sun, rewarding gardeners with continuous blooms and vibrant colour. The nectar-rich flowers are especially appealing to bees, making Antirrhinum Tom Thumb an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Antirrhinum majus

• Plant Class: Half Hardy Perennial

• Height: 25cm (10in)

• Habit: Dwarf, upright

• Position: Partial shade

• Attractive to: Bees and pollinators

• Colour: Mixed

• Flowering: JuneOctober

Sowing & Care Tips

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

• Maintain warmth at 1520C until seedlings appear (1428 days)

• Transplant seedlings 5cm apart when large enough to handle

• Harden off gradually before planting out 20cm apart after last frost

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

• Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering

Brighten Borders With Long-Lasting Summer Colour

Add vibrant charm and pollinator-friendly blooms to your garden with Antirrhinum Tom Thumb Mixed Seedsthe ideal compact snapdragon for containers, borders, and summer displays. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.