Snapdragon ‘Monaco Orange’ | Antirrhinum majus | Group 3

Snapdragon ‘Monaco Orange’ | Antirrhinum majus | Group 3 | Glowing Coral-Orange Blooms for Cut Flowers

Antirrhinum majus ‘Monaco Orange’ is a striking Group 3 snapdragon hybrid (F1) with an intense blend of coral, orange, and golden-yellow hues, creating a beautiful ombré effect that glows in sunlight. The blooms display exceptional depth and richness, mixing beautifully with jewel tones like deep blue, violet, and plum. Stems have a refined light-brown tone, adding warmth and sophistication to arrangements.

This variety is 10–15 days earlier to bloom than Potomac Orange, offering excellent uniformity, long, straight stems, and high-quality florets. ‘Monaco Orange’ performs exceptionally well both in the field and greenhouse, thriving under long days and high light conditions. Ideal for spring and early summer harvests, and also suitable for overwintering in milder climates.

The flowers are edible, adding a colorful garnish to salads, desserts, and drinks — their flavor is floral and slightly bitter, so use sparingly.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus ‘Monaco Orange’
• Common name: Snapdragon
• Group: 3
• Plant type: Hardy annual
• Height: 75–90 cm
• Stem length: 30–60 cm
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Days to maturity: 105–115 days
• Plant spacing: 10–30 cm
• Pinching: When plants are 10–12 cm tall
• Life cycle: Annual
• Hybrid status: F1 Hybrid

Sowing & Germination

• Start indoors: 8–10 weeks before the last frost
• Sowing method: Surface sow; light required for germination
• Temperature: 21–24°C
• Germination time: 7–14 days
• Tips:

• • Use fine vermiculite to retain moisture without covering seeds

  • Bottom-water or mist gently to avoid displacing seeds

  • Transplant after 3–4 weeks, when true leaves appear

  • Pinching promotes branching and more flower spikes (adds 1–2 weeks to bloom time)

Growing Conditions

• Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil; neutral pH
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Regular and even moisture, avoid overwatering
• Temperature: Prefers cool to moderate growing conditions
• Support: May require light netting in windy areas

Harvest & Vase Life

• Harvest stage: When the lower 2–3 florets are open and before pollination
• Stem length: 30–60 cm, depending on cutting method
• Vase life: 7–10 days
• Storage temperature: 0–4°C
• Tip: For continuous flowering, harvest regularly and avoid letting flowers set seed

Why Grow ‘Monaco Orange’?

• Vibrant ombré color of coral, orange, and gold — truly luminous in bouquets
• Earlier blooming and highly uniform growth for professional cutting
• Performs well both outdoors and under glass
• Strong stems and long vase life for premium floral use
• Edible flowers add color to culinary creations
• Reliable Group 3 performer for spring to early summer production