Antirrhinum majus Legend™ Light Pink F1 | Group 1 Snapdragon

Antirrhinum majus Legend Light Pink F1 is a professional Group 1 Snapdragon for cut-flower production, producing dense flower spikes in a refined light lavender-pink to soft rose-pink colour on strong, upright stems. Bred specifically for cool conditions, short days and low light, Legend Light Pink is particularly valuable for extra-early spring, late-autumn and winter production.

The Legend F1 series combines strong stems, resilient petals, excellent uniformity and densely packed flower spikes. Stems generally reach around 70–90 cm, making them ideal for bouquets and professional floristry. The sturdy flowers also provide good handling and transportability together with excellent vase performance.

Plant Information

• Botanical Name: Antirrhinum majus
• Series: Legend™ F1
• Variety: Light Pink
• Common Name: Snapdragon
• Flowering Group: Group 1
• Family: Plantaginaceae
• Flower Colour: Light lavender-pink to soft rose pink
• Flower Type: Dense flower spikes
• Life Cycle: Short-lived perennial, usually grown as an annual
• Plant Height: Approx. 70–90 cm
• Plant Habit: Upright, slightly branching
• Use: Professional cut flower
• Position: Full sun
• Germination Temperature: 15–20°C
• Germination: Approx. 7–14 days
• Light: Required for germination
• Plug Stage: Approx. 28–35 days
• Transplant: Approx. 30–40 days after sowing
• Spacing: Approx. 12–15 cm
• Days to Flower: Approx. 110–140 days from sowing
• Support: Support netting recommended

Light Lavender-Pink Flowers

Legend Light Pink has a particularly elegant cool light pink colour with subtle lavender undertones.

The individual florets are densely arranged along the flower spike, creating a full and substantial appearance that works beautifully in spring bouquets.

Its soft colour combines especially well with white, cream, blush, lavender, pale yellow, champagne and other pastel flowers, making it an excellent choice for wedding and spring floristry.

When to Sow

For an early crop, sow in late winter to early spring for spring and early-summer flowering.

Legend can also be sown for autumn and cool-season protected production, depending on local climate and growing facilities.

Because this is a Group 1 variety, the best stem quality is generally obtained when the main growing period occurs under cooler temperatures and shorter days rather than midsummer conditions.

Allow approximately 110–140 days from sowing to flowering, depending on temperature, light levels and growing conditions.

How to Sow Snapdragon Seeds

Snapdragon seeds are very small.

Sow onto the surface of a fine, moist and well-drained seed-starting substrate. Gently press the seeds against the surface to ensure good contact.

Do not bury the seeds deeply. Light is required for germination.

If desired, apply only a very fine layer of vermiculite while still allowing light to reach the seeds.

Maintain approximately 15–20°C during germination and keep the substrate evenly moist but never waterlogged.

Under suitable conditions, germination normally takes approximately 7–14 days.

Growing the Seedlings

After germination, provide plenty of light and good air circulation.

Avoid excessively warm growing conditions, as Legend is bred specifically for cool-season production.

The plug stage normally takes approximately 28–35 days. Seedlings can generally be transplanted around 30–40 days after sowing, once they have developed a healthy root system.

Good light and cool growing conditions help produce compact, strong young plants.

Transplanting & Spacing

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

For professional cut-flower production, space plants approximately 12–15 cm apart.

Close spacing encourages the production of straight, upright stems suitable for cutting.

Support netting is strongly recommended. Snapdragon stems become top-heavy as the dense flower spikes develop, and netting helps maintain straight, marketable stems.

Allow approximately 110–140 days from sowing to flowering.

The exact crop time varies considerably with temperature, day length, light intensity and production method.

Cool-season production may develop more slowly, but these conditions help Group 1 varieties produce the long, strong stems and dense flower spikes desired for professional cutting.

Harvesting for Cut Flowers

Harvest when approximately 8–10 florets on the flower spike are open and the remaining buds are well developed.

Cut long stems with clean, sharp secateurs and place them immediately into clean water with flower preservative if available.

Snapdragons are geotropic, meaning horizontally stored stems tend to curve upwards. For the straightest stems, keep harvested Snapdragons upright during hydration, storage and transport.

Antirrhinum majus Legend Light Pink F1 is an excellent choice for growers looking for an early-flowering professional Snapdragon with strong stems, densely packed flower spikes and an elegant cool light-pink colour for cutting.