Antirrhinum majus 'Montego Pink' (Montego Series)
snapdragon 'Montego Pink'
Montego Series are dwarf, strongly branched plants to 25cm, and are one of the earliest snapdragons to flower. 'Montego Pink' has pink flowers with lavender tones and a slight fragrance
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sunny position in well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 16-18°C in late summer, early autumn or early spring. Overwinter young plants under glass
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong the flowering display
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May suffer from powdery mildew. Less prone to antirrhinum rust due to it being early flowering
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