Antirrhinum ‘Shiryu Kiss’ represents a remarkable step forward within the genus, combining exceptional flowering performance with true

Perennials are plants that live for multiple years. They come in all shapes and sizes and fill our gardens with colourful flowers and ornamental foliage. Many are hardy and can survive outdoors all year round, while less hardy types need protection over winter. The term herbaceous perennial is used to describe long-lived plants without a permanent woody structure (they die back to ground level each autumn), distinguishing them from trees, shrubs and sub-shrubs.

Careful observation and continued evaluation confirmed its unique combination of qualities, including abundant, richly coloured blooms, robust growth and notable resistance to common diseases. The result is a plant that is not only visually striking, but also resilient and dependable over the long term.

Its name, ‘Shiryu Kiss’, draws from the Japanese word for “purple dragon,” symbolising strength, beauty and good fortune — a fitting tribute to such a distinctive and rewarding variety.

Why grow it in your garden?

Antirrhinum ‘Shiryu Kiss’ stands out for more than one reason:

• Produces a long succession of rich purple, nectar-rich flowers
• Highly attractive to bumblebees and butterflies
• Fully hardy and reliably perennial — unlike most antirrhinums
• Exceptional resistance to rust and powdery mildew
• Deep green foliage with attractive dark flushes
• Long flowering season provides continuous colour and pollinator support
• Combines beauty with strong, dependable garden performance

Care and growing advice

This antirrhinum is designed to be both resilient and easy to grow, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.

Where to plant?

• Ideal for borders and mixed planting schemes
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Performs best in well-drained soil
• Suitable for a wide range of garden settings

How to care for it:

• ​Water regularly during establishment; once established, it is relatively low maintenance
• Ensure good drainage to maintain plant health
• Feed occasionally to encourage strong, continuous flowering

Simple pruning:

• Lightly prune or shape in mid-spring if required
• Minimal maintenance needed beyond basic care

With its long flowering season and strong disease resistance, Antirrhinum ‘Shiryu Kiss’ delivers high impact with very little effort.

Not only does it offer exceptional garden value, but it also supports a meaningful cause — with 100% of royalties from plant sales donated to Perennial, the horticultural charity supporting those in the industry. Combining beauty, resilience and purpose, it’s a truly standout addition to modern gardens.

Breeder: Peter Moore. Exhibitor: Kernock Park Plants. Supplier: Peter Moore