Antirrhinum majus Maryland Ivory White F1 | Group 1,2 | Snapdragon

Maryland Ivory White F1 is a professional Group 1,2 snapdragon bred specifically for cool-season cut flower production. It produces elegant, well-defined flower spikes in a sophisticated soft ivory-white colour, carried on exceptionally long, strong and straight stems.

The colour of Ivory White is softer and warmer than a pure, bright white. Its flowers combine creamy white, soft ivory and subtle warm-white undertones, creating a refined and natural appearance.

Unlike stark white snapdragons, Maryland Ivory White has a gentle creamy warmth, making it particularly beautiful for wedding floristry, romantic arrangements and sophisticated neutral colour palettes.

Maryland Ivory White belongs to the early Group 1,2 snapdragons, making it particularly valuable during periods of short days, lower natural light and cooler temperatures. It is an excellent choice for Autumn, Winter and early Spring cut flower production in greenhouses and high tunnels.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus
• Common name: Snapdragon
• Series: Maryland
• Variety: Ivory White F1
• Flower colour: Soft ivory white / creamy white with subtle warm undertones
• Flowering group: Group 1,2
• Hybrid: F1
• Life cycle: Annual
• Plant habit: Upright
• Stem length: approximately 99–152 cm
• Exposure: Full sun
• Best season: Autumn, Winter and early Spring
• Preferred conditions: Cool temperatures, short days and lower light levels
• Best for: Professional cut flower production
• Cultivation: Greenhouse and high tunnel
• Planting density: approximately 64–106 plants/m²
• Plug crop time: approximately 4–5 weeks
• Transplant to finish: approximately 8–10 weeks under optimal conditions

What Colour is Maryland Ivory White?

The flowers of Maryland Ivory White F1 have an elegant, soft ivory-white colour.

Depending on light conditions and flower maturity, the colour can show a beautiful combination of:

• Soft ivory white
• Creamy white
• Warm off-white
• Subtle cream undertones

The overall colour is warmer and softer than a pure bright white, while still appearing fresh, light and beautifully neutral.

This subtle warmth makes Ivory White particularly useful in floristry, where pure white can sometimes appear too stark. It combines naturally with both warm and cool flower colours.

What Does Group 1,2 Mean?

Snapdragons are divided into flowering groups according to the day length, light intensity and temperatures under which they perform best.

Maryland Ivory White belongs to Group 1,2, meaning it has been bred primarily for the cooler and lower-light part of the growing season.

It performs particularly well under:

• Short-day conditions
• Lower natural light levels
• Cool temperatures
• Autumn production
• Winter production under protection
• Early Spring production

This makes Ivory White especially useful for growers who want to produce high-quality snapdragons outside the main summer season.

Important – Not Recommended for Summer Production

Maryland Ivory White is not recommended for summer production.

Under high summer temperatures, intense light and long-day conditions, Group 1,2 snapdragons may produce shorter and thinner stems, reducing professional cut flower quality.

For this reason, Ivory White performs best during the cooler months and transitional seasons.

As temperatures rise and days become longer, later flowering snapdragon groups are generally more suitable.

Why Choose Maryland Ivory White F1?

Maryland is a professional snapdragon series developed for efficient cool-season cut flower production.

Ivory White offers:

• Elegant soft ivory-white flowers
• Refined creamy-white tones
• Subtle warm undertones
• Group 1,2 – ideal for cool-season production
• Excellent performance under short days
• Performs well under lower natural light
• Suitable for Autumn, Winter and early Spring crops
• Exceptionally long, professional-quality stems
• Strong, straight and clean stems
• Well-defined flower spikes
• Professional F1 hybrid uniformity
• Excellent cut flower quality
• Highly versatile neutral colour
• Particularly valuable for wedding floristry
• Suitable for greenhouse and high tunnel production

Maryland Ivory White can be grown alongside other Group 1 and 2 Maryland varieties, allowing growers to create a coordinated cool-season snapdragon programme in complementary colours.

Sowing Maryland Ivory White F1

For the most uniform plants and professional-quality cut flowers, start Maryland Ivory White F1 in plug trays.

Snapdragon seeds are very small and require light for germination, so they should not be deeply covered.

Sow the seeds onto the surface of a fine, moist seed-starting substrate and gently press them into the surface.

Keep the substrate consistently moist during germination, but avoid excessive moisture and waterlogging.

Crop Time

Under suitable growing conditions:

• Plug crop time: approximately 4–5 weeks
• Transplant to flowering: approximately 8–10 weeks

Crop time is strongly influenced by season, temperature and available light.

When Maryland Ivory White is grown outside its optimal cool-season conditions, crop time can become considerably longer. Under less favourable conditions, finishing time after transplanting may extend to up to 18 weeks.

Growing for Cut Flowers

Maryland Ivory White F1 has been developed specifically for professional cut flower production under cool-season conditions.

For strong, long and high-quality stems:

• Grow under cool conditions
• Provide good air circulation
• Use fertile, well-drained soil or growing media
• Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging
• Provide balanced nutrition
• Use support netting for the long stems
• Provide good light while avoiding excessive summer heat

Recommended planting density is approximately 64–106 plants per m².

Maryland Ivory White produces long, straight stems with elegant, well-defined flower spikes, making it particularly valuable for professional floristry and premium seasonal bouquets.

Ideal for Autumn, Winter & Early Spring Production

Maryland Ivory White F1 is particularly valuable for extending the snapdragon season into the cooler months.

Its ability to perform under short days, lower light levels and cool temperatures makes it an excellent choice for:

• Autumn cut flower production
• Winter greenhouse crops
• Early Spring flowers
• High tunnel production
• Professional flower farms
• Cool-season cut flower programmes

For continuous snapdragon production throughout a longer season, Ivory White can be combined with varieties from later flowering groups as day length, light intensity and temperatures increase.

Perfect for Bouquets & Wedding Floristry

The soft ivory-white colour of Maryland Ivory White is exceptionally versatile in professional floristry.

Its tall flower spikes add height, movement and vertical structure, while the warm ivory tone creates a softer and more natural effect than brilliant white.

It is especially beautiful in:

• Wedding floristry
• Bridal bouquets
• Romantic garden-style bouquets
• White and green arrangements
• Cream and ivory colour palettes
• Neutral floral designs
• Elegant event floristry
• Premium seasonal bouquets

Ivory White combines especially beautifully with white, cream, champagne, blush pink, dusty rose, apricot, peach, pale yellow, soft lavender and fresh green foliage.

Its warm neutral colour is also ideal for arrangements where a softer alternative to pure white is preferred.

Why Grow Group 1,2 Snapdragons?

Growing snapdragons from different flowering groups makes it possible to extend the harvest season considerably.

Group 1,2 varieties such as Maryland Ivory White are specifically adapted to the cooler and lower-light part of the season.

As days become longer, light levels increase and temperatures rise, growers can transition to later flowering groups that are better adapted to warmer conditions.

This makes Maryland Ivory White an important part of a planned professional snapdragon programme, with different flowering groups selected according to seasonal growing conditions.

Maryland Ivory White F1 – Soft Ivory White for the Cool Season

Antirrhinum majus Maryland Ivory White F1 combines an elegant soft ivory-white flower colour with the professional performance of a Group 1,2 cut flower snapdragon.

Its strong, long stems, beautifully defined flower spikes and excellent performance under short days, lower light levels and cool temperatures make it particularly valuable for Autumn, Winter and early Spring flower production.

With its sophisticated combination of soft ivory, creamy white and subtle warm undertones, Maryland Ivory White F1 is an excellent professional variety for wedding floristry, elegant neutral bouquets and cool-season greenhouse or high tunnel cut flower production.