Antirrhinum molle
dwarf snapdragon
A tender, vigorous, dwarf subshrub about 15-20cm tall, with stems producing sticky-hairy, mid-green leaves to 2cm long. White to pale pink flowers to 3cm long with yellow palates are produced from the upper leaf axils in early and midsummer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- NE Spain, Portugal
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a unheated greenhouse in containers of peat-free multi-purpose compost in bright indirect light and keep just moist. Can be grown outside in the summer months in sun or part shade, water freely and use a general liquid fertiliser monthly from spring to summer. May be hardy in mild areas or inner city locations.
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 16-18°C in late summer, early autumn or early spring or propagate by softwood cuttings in summer. Overwinter young plants in an unheated greenhouse
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Bedding
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, may have some resistance to antirrhinum rust
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