Snapdragon Legend Pink F1 | Group 1 | Antirrhinum majus

Snapdragon Legend Pink F1 | Group 1 

 Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus

Discover the Legend Pink F1 Snapdragon — a grower's favourite for strong stems and beautiful, vibrant spikes. With a height of 70–90 cm and reliable transportability, this variety is perfect for both commercial cut flower production and home gardeners.

Legend series Snapdragons offer:
• Robust stems and resilient petals
• Extended vase life of 7–10 days
• Intense colours that brighten any bouquet
• Edible flowers — ideal as a colourful garnish for salads, desserts, and drinks (floral, slightly bitter flavour)

Growing Information:
• Type: Short-lived perennial treated as an annual
• Position: Full sun in free-draining, rich soil (neutral pH)
• Sowing: Start indoors early spring, 8–10 weeks before planting out
• Days to germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C
• Spacing: 10–15 cm
• Height: 70–90 cm
• Stem length: 60 cm or more as single cut
• Harvest: May/June – July
• Vase life: 7–10 days
• Uses: Cut flower, edible flower

Sowing Tips:
• Surface sow — light is needed for germination
• Pinching promotes branching but delays flowering slightly
• Best results when grown as transplants — direct sowing not recommended

Storage & Post-harvest:
• Storage temp: 0–4°C
• Harvest when florets on lower 1/3–1/2 of spike are open