Snapdragon, 'Orange Wonder'
(Antirrhinum majus) Orange Wonder is definitely wonderful and definitely more than orange! With a stunning array of brilliant orange, salmon, rose, and yellow on each stem, this long blooming cut flower persists from June through September and reminds us of lovely ocean sunsets. Adored by all and often visited by the bees, butterflies, hummingbirds...
Annual. Perennial in zones 8-10 and will self seed.
95-120 Days. UO
Packet: 100 seeds
Product Code: SNA-OW-pkt
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Growing Info
SOWING:
Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before your last frost.
Transplant out after last frost.
Direct seeding not recommended but by all means, let us know how it goes for you!
Note: Dependable, long blooming, and pollinator attracting.
PLANTING DEPTH:
Surface or lightly cover with vermiculite. Light is required for germination.
SPACING:
8-12" in rows 12" apart.
EMERGENCE:
10-21 days @ soil temp 65-75F
LIGHT:
Full sun to part shade
FERTILITY:
Average. Prefers well-drained, and evenly moist neutral soil but is tolerant of many soils.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Dependable and care-free, long blooming, and pollinator attracting.
Edible (but disliked by rabbits and deer), so sprinkle away!
If you like, pinch back growing stem (at 6 true leaves) for bushier plant.
Prefers cool weather.
Do provide support and deadhead to prolong flowering.
Harvest stems when lower flowers are 1/3 open and expect a vase life of 7-10 days.