Antirrhinum majus Floral Carpet Series, mixed
snapdragon Floral Carpet Series
Floral Carpet Series are very compact and bushy annuals to 20cm tall, with erect racemes of two-lipped flowers in shades of yellow, pink, red and white
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink Red White Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Pink Red White Yellow | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Antirrhinum can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs, with simple leaves and tubular, 2-lipped flowers which may be solitary or in terminal racemes, in summer and autumn
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sunny position in well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 16-18°C in late summer, early autumn or early spring. Overwinter young plants under glass
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong the flowering display
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to antirrhinum rust and powdery mildew
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