{"product_id":"antirrhinum-majus-maryland-ivory-white-f1-group-1-2-snapdragon","title":"Antirrhinum majus Maryland Ivory White F1 | Group 1,2 | Snapdragon","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAntirrhinum majus Maryland Ivory White F1 | Group 1,2 | Snapdragon\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaryland Ivory White F1 is a professional Group 1,2 snapdragon bred specifically for cool-season cut flower production.\u003c\/strong\u003e It produces elegant, well-defined flower spikes in a sophisticated \u003cstrong\u003esoft ivory-white colour\u003c\/strong\u003e, carried on exceptionally long, strong and straight stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour of Ivory White is softer and warmer than a pure, bright white. 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It combines naturally with both warm and cool flower colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does Group 1,2 Mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnapdragons are divided into flowering groups according to the \u003cstrong\u003eday length, light intensity and temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e under which they perform best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaryland Ivory White belongs to Group 1,2\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it has been bred primarily for the cooler and lower-light part of the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs particularly well under:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort-day conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower natural light levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutumn production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter production under protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Spring production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Ivory White especially useful for growers who want to produce high-quality snapdragons \u003cstrong\u003eoutside the main summer season\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant – Not Recommended for Summer Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaryland Ivory White is \u003cstrong\u003enot recommended for summer production\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder \u003cstrong\u003ehigh summer temperatures, intense light and long-day conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, Group 1,2 snapdragons may produce \u003cstrong\u003eshorter and thinner stems\u003c\/strong\u003e, reducing professional cut flower quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, Ivory White performs best during the \u003cstrong\u003ecooler months and transitional seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs temperatures rise and days become longer, later flowering snapdragon groups are generally more suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Maryland Ivory White F1?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaryland is a professional snapdragon series developed for efficient cool-season cut flower production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIvory White offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant soft ivory-white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefined creamy-white tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle warm undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup 1,2 – ideal for cool-season production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent performance under short days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforms well under lower natural light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for Autumn, Winter and early Spring crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally long, professional-quality stems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, straight and clean stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-defined flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional F1 hybrid uniformity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent cut flower quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly versatile neutral colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly valuable for wedding floristry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for greenhouse and high tunnel production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaryland Ivory White can be grown alongside other \u003cstrong\u003eGroup 1 and 2 Maryland varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing growers to create a coordinated cool-season snapdragon programme in complementary colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing Maryland Ivory White F1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the most uniform plants and professional-quality cut flowers, start Maryland Ivory White F1 in plug trays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnapdragon seeds are very small and \u003cstrong\u003erequire light for germination\u003c\/strong\u003e, so they should not be deeply covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow the seeds onto the surface of a fine, moist seed-starting substrate and gently press them into the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the substrate consistently moist during germination, but avoid excessive moisture and waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrop Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder suitable growing conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug crop time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 4–5 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant to flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 8–10 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrop time is strongly influenced by season, temperature and available light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Maryland Ivory White is grown outside its optimal cool-season conditions, crop time can become considerably longer. 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