{"product_id":"antirrhinum-majus-early-potomac-rose-improved-f1-group-3-snapdragon","title":"Antirrhinum majus Early Potomac™ Rose Improved F1 | Group 3 | Snapdragon","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAntirrhinum majus Early Potomac™ Rose Improved F1 | Group 3 | Snapdragon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Potomac™ Rose Improved F1 is a professional Group 3 cut-flower snapdragon with elegant rose-pink flowers and exceptionally long, strong stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is an excellent choice for growers looking for high-quality snapdragons for \u003cstrong\u003eSpring and Autumn production\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the warmer-season Potomac™ Group 4 varieties, Early Potomac™ is designed to perform under \u003cstrong\u003emedium to long days and moderate to high light levels\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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