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Antirrhinum majus Sonnet Series, formula mixed
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snapdragon Sonnet Series

Sonnet Series are medium-sized annuals with erect racemes of two-lipped flowers in shades of purple, red, pink, orange, yellow and white

Synonyms
Antirrhinum 'Sonnet Mixed'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Orange Pink Purple Red White Yellow Green
Autumn Orange Pink Purple Red White Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Plantaginaceae
Native to the UK
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

Correct

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
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
Pruning

Deadhead to prolong the flowering display

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Prone to antirrhinum rust and powdery mildew

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