Antirrhinum majus Maryland Yosemite Pink F1 | Group 1,2 | Snapdragon

Maryland Yosemite Pink 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 beautiful soft, fresh pink, carried on exceptionally long, strong and straight stems.

The colour of Yosemite Pink is refined and delicate, combining clear soft pink with subtle blush and slightly deeper rosy-pink undertones. The individual florets create gentle variations of pink throughout the flower spike, giving it a natural depth while maintaining an overall fresh and romantic appearance.

Unlike warmer coral or salmon-pink varieties, Yosemite Pink has a cleaner, cooler pink character, making it particularly versatile for wedding floristry, pastel bouquets and classic pink floral palettes.

Maryland Yosemite Pink 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: Yosemite Pink F1
• Flower colour: Soft clear pink / blush pink with subtle rosy 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 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 Yosemite Pink 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 Yosemite Pink especially useful for growers who want to produce high-quality snapdragons outside the main summer season.

Important – Not Recommended for Summer Production

Maryland Yosemite Pink 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, Yosemite Pink performs best during the cooler months and transitional seasons.

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

Sowing Maryland Yosemite Pink F1

For the most uniform plants and professional-quality cut flowers, start Maryland Yosemite Pink 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 Yosemite Pink 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 Yosemite Pink 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 Yosemite Pink produces long, straight stems with elegant, well-defined flower spikes, making it particularly valuable for professional floristry and premium seasonal bouquets.