Snapdragon
The snapdragon delivers vertical line at a mid-range price — reaching 100 cm on strong Chantilly cultivars. Critical to know: snapdragons are geotropic. Store them upright between purchase and use, or the tips will curve back toward the ceiling within hours, creating unusable J-shaped stems.
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Mediterranean; commercially grown Italy, Netherlands, California |
| Peak season | June, July, August, September |
| Availability | May to October |
| Stem length | 50–100 cm |
| Vase life | 7–12 days |
| Colors | white, yellow, peach, pink, coral, red, burgundy, bronze |
| Price tier | mid |
Recut on a diagonal. Snapdragons are geotropic — they bend upward against gravity. Store standing upright, not lying flat.
- •GEOTROPIC — bends upward if stored horizontally; keep stems vertical at all times
- •Multiple florets open along the stem over 7–10 days
- •Snap off finished florets to keep the stem clean
- •Chantilly and Rocket series are the premium tall cultivars
2 named snapdragon cultivars from the Lacy Bird master catalogue — each a distinct commercial variety.
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Botanical reference
- Common name
- Garden snapdragon
- Also known as
- antirrhinum, Antirrhimum majus, Antirrhinum grandiflorum, Antirrhinum hendersonii, Antirrhinum hispanorum, Antirrhinum latifolium pseudomajus, Antirrhinum latifolium purpurascens, Antirrhinum litigiosum, Antirrhinum majus hendersonii, Antirrhinum majus latifolium, Antirrhinum majus longipedunculatum, Antirrhinum majus peloria
- Distribution
- France, North America, Spain
- Cold storage
- 0–1 °C
- Ethylene sensitivity
- sensitive
Open-data sources: GBIF, Wikidata (CC0/CC BY), USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (public domain)
Frequently asked questions
When is Snapdragon in season?
Snapdragon peaks in June, July, August, September, and florists can usually source it May to October. Availability shifts by region and greenhouse supply.
How long does Snapdragon last in a vase?
Expect 7–12 days with proper conditioning — a clean vase, fresh water every couple of days, flower food, and a cool spot away from ripening fruit and direct heat.
What can I use instead of Snapdragon?
Good substitutes for Snapdragon include Delphinium. Match on look, colour and season — our substitute finder ranks the closest alternatives.
What does Snapdragon symbolise?
Snapdragon is associated with grace, strength, graciousness.
How do you care for cut Snapdragon?
GEOTROPIC — bends upward if stored horizontally; keep stems vertical at all times
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