Antirrhinum majus Maryland Flamingo F1 | Group 1,2 | Snapdragon

Maryland Flamingo 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 vibrant coral-pink flamingo shade, carried on exceptionally long, strong and clean stems.

The warm flower colour combines bright coral pink, soft salmon-coral and fresh warm pink undertones, creating a luminous shade that stands out beautifully in seasonal bouquets while remaining easy to combine with softer pastel flowers.

Maryland Flamingo 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 production in greenhouses and high tunnels.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus
• Common name: Snapdragon
• Series: Maryland
• Variety: Flamingo F1
• Flower colour: Vibrant coral pink / warm flamingo pink
• 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
• Days to maturity: approximately 100–110 days
• Plug crop time: approximately 4–5 weeks
• Transplant to finish: approximately 8–10 weeks under optimal conditions

Important – Not Recommended for Summer Production

Maryland Flamingo is not recommended for summer production.

Under high light, high summer temperatures and long-day conditions, plants may produce shorter and thinner stems, reducing the quality of the crop for professional cut flower production.

For this reason, Maryland Flamingo 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 Flamingo F1

For the most uniform plants and professional-quality cut flowers, start Maryland Flamingo 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
• Days to maturity: approximately 100–110 days

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

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

Growing for Cut Flowers

Maryland Flamingo 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

Maryland Flamingo can produce long, straight stems approximately 99–152 cm in length, making it particularly valuable for professional floristry and arrangements requiring tall, elegant flower spikes.

Ideal for Autumn, Winter & Early Spring Production

Maryland Flamingo F1 is especially valuable for extending the snapdragon season into the cooler months.

Its ability to perform under short days, relatively low light levels and cool temperatures makes it particularly suitable 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 the year, Maryland Flamingo can be followed by varieties from later flowering groups as day length, light intensity and temperatures increase.

Maryland Flamingo F1 – Vibrant Coral for the Cool Season

Antirrhinum majus Maryland Flamingo F1 combines a vibrant coral-pink colour with the professional performance of a Group 1,2 cut flower snapdragon.

Its exceptionally long 99–152 cm stems, strong clean growth, well-defined flower spikes and excellent performance under short days, lower light and cool temperatures make it particularly valuable for Autumn, Winter and early Spring flower production.

For growers looking to extend their snapdragon harvest beyond the main summer season, Maryland Flamingo F1 is an excellent professional variety for greenhouse and high tunnel cut flower production.