Ruby Tuesday Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) - First seed offers for this highly attractive snapdragon variety appear in 1910 seed catalogs, well before the Rolling Stones hit of 1967!! At that time Ruby Snapdragon was described as a "charming plant for tall beds and groups, and a highly valuable cut flower for manifold ornamental purposes". Ā Prefers well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Beneficial to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Expect 15-25 very dark pink-ruby red blooms per spike.Ā
75 seeds per packetĀ
Growing Information:Ā Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Broadcast seed on top of soil and lightly cover with dome or plastic film until emergence. Keep under full light and harden plants off 7-10 days before lining out.
Days to Germination:Ā 7Ā - 14
Plant Spacing:Ā 8" - 12" (20cm - 30cm)
Plant Height:Ā 24" (60cm)
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Features:
Hardiness Zones:Ā Half Hardy Annual
Bloom Time:Ā Spring to Fall
Light Requirements:Ā Full Sun / Partial Shade
Attracts Bees
Deer Resistant
Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets
