Plant Information
Solstice™ Purple Snapdragon
Scientific Name: Antirrhinum majus
Common Name: Garden Snapdragon
Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0.0°C)
Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Autumn
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fragrant Flowers, Frost Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 10 - 14" (25 - 36cm)
Height: 16 - 20" (41 - 51cm)
Width: 10 - 14" (25 - 36cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Great for cool-season landscapes and backyard cut flower gardens.
Plug crop time: 5 to 6 weeks
Transplant to finish in gallon containers:
Northern Hemisphere: October to early January sowing, 10 to 11 weeks; September and mid-January sowing, 5 to 7 weeks
Southern Hemisphere: April to early July sowing, 10 to 11 weeks; March and mid-July sowing, 5 to 7 weeks
- Flowers earlier under shorter days than other intermediate varieties, making it ideal for Winter bedding where climate permits.
- “Knee-high” height – great for landscapes and cut flower gardens.
- Performs best with high light and cool nights (45 to 55°F/7 to 13°C).
- Group 1 Winter-flowering snapdragon.