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🌺 Snapdragon 'Tall Carmine' (Antirrhinum majus) - 100 Seeds | Vibrant Spikes, Cut Flower Favorite, Pollinator Magnet!
🌺 Snapdragon 'Tall Carmine' (Antirrhinum majus) - 100 Seeds | Vibrant Spikes, Cut Flower Favorite, Pollinator Magnet!
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🏆 A Classic Garden Showstopper! Snapdragon 'Tall Carmine' (Antirrhinum majus) produces stunning, deep carmine-pink flower spikes that rise 24-36" tall, adding vertical drama to borders and bouquets. These cottage garden favorites bloom spring through fall, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies while resisting deer. Their unique "dragon mouth" blooms delight gardeners of all ages!
Key Features & Benefits:
✔ Rich Carmine Color – Deep pink flower spikes with irresistible charm
✔ Exceptional Cut Flowers – Stems last 7-10 days in vases
✔ Long Bloom Season – Flowers from spring until frost with deadheading
✔ Pollinator Paradise – Loved by hummingbirds & beneficial insects
✔ Cool-Season Performer – Thrives in spring/fall when other flowers fade
Why Gardeners Love 'Tall Carmine':
🎨 Stunning Vertical Interest – Towering spikes add height to garden designs
✂️ Cut-and-Come-Again – The more you cut, the more they bloom!
🦋 Wildlife Friendly – A hummingbird magnet with playful blooms kids adore
🌦️ Cool-Weather Champion – Blooms when most flowers fade in spring/fall
Growing Guide:
🌱 Sowing Time:
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Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost (light aids germination)
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Direct sow in early spring or fall (tolerates light frosts)
☀️ Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours ideal)
💧 Watering: Moderate, keep soil consistently moist (avoid overhead watering)
🌱 Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining soil (pH 6.2-7.0)
🌿 Plant Size: 24-36" tall, 12-18" wide sturdy spikes
✂️ Care Tips:
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Pinch back young plants to encourage bushiness
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Plant with white alyssum or blue salvia for striking contrast
This package contains 0.5 g of seeds which is about 100 seeds.
Antirrhinum majus
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