Antirrhinum majus 'La Bella Rose' (La Bella Series)
snapdragon 'La Bella Rose'
La Bella Series have unusual 'butterfly-type' flowers, outward facing with open throats. This construction prevents pollination so they have a long flowering season. 'La Bella Rose' has rose-pink flowers and a slight fragrance
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 | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Accepted
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
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong the flowering display
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May suffer from powdery mildew. Has some resistance to antirrhinum rust but may be prone to infection in dry summers
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