SNAPDRAGON
Madame Butterfly Cherry Bronze
Antirrhinum majus
Spring - autumn flowering.
Frilly double blooms in a watermelon coral colour has more of a rose hue compared to Madame Butterfly Bronze. At 70cm tall they make for an excellent mid boarder flower. Petals are edible with a slight bitter taste.
Type : Annual
Position : Sun-Partial Shade
Height : 70cm
Quantity per packet : 25
Growing
Sowing method : Transplant. Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost.
When to plant : Spring or autumn.
Spacing : 30cm
Depth : Surface sow, cover lightly, light required for germination.
Germination : 7-14 days
Days to maturity : 110-120
Harvesting
Flowers : November - February
When to pick : When half the flowers are open.
Vase life : 6-7 days