Antirrhinum majus Nantes Pink F1 | Group 0 | Snapdragon

Extra-early soft pink snapdragons with premium stems for cool-season cut flower production.

Antirrhinum majus 'Nantes Pink 0 F1' is a professional Group 0 Snapdragon, developed for exceptional performance during the coolest and darkest months of the growing season. Its elegant soft pink flower spikes combine delicate colour with outstanding stem quality, making this variety an excellent choice for premium bouquets, wedding flowers, and early-season cut flower production.

The Nantes Series from Evanthia has been specifically bred for energy-efficient cultivation under short days, low light levels, and cool temperatures. Nantes Pink 0 F1 flowers exceptionally early, providing high-quality stems from mid-autumn through late winter, when premium cut flowers are in highest demand.

With excellent stem length, uniform flowering, and reliable production, this variety is ideal for professional flower farmers growing in greenhouses or protected outdoor cultivation.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus
• Common name: Snapdragon
• Series: Nantes
• Group: 0
• Flower colour: Soft pink
• Plant type: Annual
• Plant height: 80–100 cm
• Stem length: 80–100 cm
• Growing location: Greenhouse or outdoor cultivation
• Growing period: 8–20 weeks from transplant
• Sowing season: Late summer and winter
• Light: Full sun to partial sun
• Plant spacing: 10–30 cm
• Vase life: 7–10 days
• Use: Premium cut flower, cutting gardens, borders

Sowing Instructions

Start seeds indoors or in a greenhouse 8–10 weeks before transplanting.

Surface sow seeds in plug trays or seedling containers. Light is required for germination, so cover only lightly or apply a thin layer of fine vermiculite to maintain moisture while allowing light penetration. Maintain temperatures of 21–24°C (70–75°F) during germination.

Seedlings are generally ready for transplanting 4–5 weeks after sowing.

For the earliest harvests, sow during late summer or winter to produce flowers from mid-autumn through late winter.

Growing Tips

Nantes Pink 0 F1 is specifically bred for cold, low-light production, making it an ideal choice for energy-efficient greenhouse growing.

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light partial shade.

For premium one-cut stems, do not pinch plants. If branching is desired for multiple harvests, pinch young plants after 4–6 true leaves have developed. This encourages side shoots but delays flowering.

Support netting is recommended to produce perfectly straight, florist-quality stems.

Harvest

Harvest when one-third to one-half of the florets on the flower spike have opened. This ensures the longest vase life while allowing the upper flowers to continue opening after harvest.

Why You'll Love Nantes Pink F1

• Premium florist-quality Snapdragon
• Elegant soft pink flower spikes
• Extra-early flowering Group 0 variety
• Exceptional stem length (80–100 cm)
• Excellent uniformity
• High-quality stems for professional growers
• Ideal for short-day and low-light production
• Energy-efficient greenhouse cultivation
• Perfect for autumn and winter harvests
• Excellent vase life of 7–10 days
• Ideal for flower farms, florists, and cutting gardens

Antirrhinum majus Nantes Pink F1 is an exceptional Group 0 Snapdragon, offering extra-early flowering, elegant soft pink blooms, and outstanding stem quality during the coolest months of the year. Its reliable performance under low-light conditions makes it an essential variety for professional flower farmers seeking premium cut flowers from autumn through late winter.