Snapdragon Legend Yellow F1 | Group 1 | Antirrhinum majus

Snapdragon Legend Yellow F1 | Group 1 | Antirrhinum majus

Bright, sunny, and beautifully upright — Snapdragon ‘Legend Yellow’ F1 is part of the renowned Legend series, valued by cut flower growers for its strong stems, vibrant colour, and excellent transportability. With an average stem length of 70–90 cm, this variety delivers reliable performance both in the field and in the vase.

Perfect for bouquets, wedding florals, or even as a cheerful edible flower garnish

Variety: Antirrhinum majus

Key Features:
• Robust, upright stems for long-lasting bouquets
• Strong yellow colour with extended vase life (7–10 days)
• Suitable for professional cut flower growers and hobby gardeners
• Edible flowers — ideal garnish for salads, desserts, drinks (floral, slightly bitter taste)

Growing Information:
• Type: Short-lived perennial grown as an annual
• Sowing: Indoors, early spring — 8–10 weeks before planting out
• Days to germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C
• Height: 70–90 cm
• Spacing: 10–15 cm
• Stem length: 60 cm or more as single cut
• Harvest: May/June – July
• Vase life: 7–10 days
• Uses: Cut flower, edible flower
• Soil: Rich, well-drained, neutral pH
• Light: Full sun

Sowing Tips:
• Surface sow — light is required for germination
• Use vermiculite to maintain moisture
• Pinching encourages more side shoots but delays flowering slightly
• Best grown as transplants — direct sowing not recommended

Storage & Post-harvest:
• Storage temperature: 0–4°C
• Harvest when lower 1/3–1/2 of the spike is in bloom