{"product_id":"antirrhinum-majus-monaco-dark-pink-group-3-snapdragon","title":"Antirrhinum majus Monaco Dark Pink | Group 3 | Snapdragon","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAntirrhinum majus Monaco Dark Pink F1 | Group 3 | Snapdragon\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonaco Dark Pink F1 is a professional Group 3 snapdragon developed for high-quality cut flower production.\u003c\/strong\u003e It produces elegant flower spikes in a \u003cstrong\u003erich, deep pink colour\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing a strong yet refined pink tone to bouquets and floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monaco series is known for its \u003cstrong\u003elong, strong stems and uniform, high-quality flower spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under professional greenhouse or tunnel conditions, stems can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e81–152 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cstrong\u003eGroup 3\u003c\/strong\u003e snapdragon, Monaco Dark Pink performs best with moderate daylength, good light levels and suitable temperatures, making it particularly useful for \u003cstrong\u003espring production and early summer harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAntirrhinum majus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snapdragon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monaco Dark Pink F1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monaco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGroup 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid:\u003c\/strong\u003e F1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRich dark pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to \u003cstrong\u003e81–152 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e under professional protected cultivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun \/ partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e105–115 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVase life:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flowers, bouquets, greenhouse and tunnel production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder professional greenhouse or tunnel production, the breeder gives an approximate crop time of \u003cstrong\u003e14–18 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on growing conditions, light and temperature. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best results, \u003cstrong\u003estart Monaco Dark Pink indoors and transplant later\u003c\/strong\u003e. Direct sowing is not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 weeks before you plan to plant outside\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow \u003cstrong\u003eone seed per cell\u003c\/strong\u003e onto the surface of a fine, moist seed-starting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnapdragon seeds need light for germination, so \u003cstrong\u003ecover only very lightly\u003c\/strong\u003e, for example with a fine layer of vermiculite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the first stage, maintain approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Keep the growing medium evenly moist but not waterlogged. The breeder's professional schedule allows approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–5 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e for young plant production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter germination, provide \u003cstrong\u003eplenty of light and good air circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in a \u003cstrong\u003esunny position\u003c\/strong\u003e in fertile, moist but well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003elong, straight cut-flower stems\u003c\/strong\u003e, Monaco Dark Pink can be grown without pinching. In professional greenhouse and tunnel production, the recommended density is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e86–108 plants\/m²\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBecause the stems can become very tall, a \u003cstrong\u003esupport net is recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e to help keep them straight. Professional production uses at least two layers of support netting, with three preferred for the best support. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTo Pinch or Not to Pinch?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eone long, high-quality cut-flower stem\u003c\/strong\u003e, plants do not need to be pinched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer a more branched plant with several flowering stems, the growing tip can be pinched when the young plant has approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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