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Antirrhinum majus 'La Bella Red' (La Bella Series)
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snapdragon 'La Bella Red'

La Bella Series have unusual 'butterfly-type' flowers, outward facing with open throats. This construction prevents pollination so they have a long flowering season, 'La Bella Red' has rich cherry-red flowers and a slight fragrance

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 Red Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical 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
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead to prolong the flowering display

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May suffer from powdery mildew. Has some resistance to antirrhinum rust but may be prone to infection in dry summers

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