{"product_id":"snapdragon-monaco-orange-1","title":"Antirrhinum majus Monaco Orange | Group 3 | Snapdragon","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAntirrhinum majus Monaco Orange | Group 3 | Snapdragon | Cut Flower\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonaco Orange F1 is a professional Group 3 snapdragon with an exceptional, deeply pigmented orange colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its rich orange flowers show subtle \u003cstrong\u003ecoral and rose undertones\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a noticeably deeper colour than typical orange or bronze snapdragons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt produces \u003cstrong\u003elong, strong stems and uniform, high-quality flower spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent variety for cutting. Monaco is bred for \u003cstrong\u003egreenhouse and tunnel production\u003c\/strong\u003e, with professional stem lengths of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e81–152 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cstrong\u003eGroup 3 snapdragon\u003c\/strong\u003e, Monaco performs best with moderate to longer days, good light and relatively mild temperatures. It is particularly useful for \u003cstrong\u003espring plantings and early-summer flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAntirrhinum majus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monaco Orange F1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snapdragon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming group:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGroup 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid:\u003c\/strong\u003e F1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep orange with coral and rose undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem length:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e81–152 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e under professional protected cultivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun \/ partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e105–115 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVase life:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flowers, bouquets, greenhouse and tunnel production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe breeder's professional production schedule gives approximately \u003cstrong\u003e14–18 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e for a finished Group 3 crop, although timing varies with temperature, light and growing conditions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best results, \u003cstrong\u003estart Monaco Orange indoors and transplant it later\u003c\/strong\u003e. Direct sowing is not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 weeks before you plan to plant outside\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace \u003cstrong\u003eone seed per cell\u003c\/strong\u003e on the surface of fine, moist seed-starting compost. Snapdragon seeds need light for germination, so \u003cstrong\u003ecover only very lightly\u003c\/strong\u003e with fine vermiculite or substrate – just enough to keep the seed in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the seeds evenly moist but not waterlogged. A temperature of around \u003cstrong\u003e18–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable during the first stage. The breeder recommends a light covering and approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–5 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e for young-plant production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the seedlings are established, provide \u003cstrong\u003eplenty of light and good air circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant outside once the young plants are established and conditions are suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor producing \u003cstrong\u003eone long, high-quality cut-flower stem\u003c\/strong\u003e, plants can be grown relatively close together. Professional greenhouse and tunnel production uses approximately \u003cstrong\u003e86–108 plants\/m²\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnapdragons prefer \u003cstrong\u003efertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e that remains reasonably moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Monaco can produce very long stems, \u003cstrong\u003esupport netting is recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e. Professional growers normally use at least two levels of support netting to keep the stems straight. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTo Pinch or Not to Pinch?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003elong, single cut-flower stems\u003c\/strong\u003e, leave the plants unpinched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer a bushier plant with several flowering side stems, the growing tip can be pinched when the young plant has around \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e. Keep in mind that pinching will delay flowering and the individual stems will generally be shorter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the stems when approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–6 florets at the bottom of the flower spike have opened\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter cutting, keep the stems \u003cstrong\u003eupright\u003c\/strong\u003e, as snapdragon stems can bend if stored horizontally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVase life is approximately 7–10 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does Group 3 Mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnapdragons are divided into flowering groups according to the \u003cstrong\u003eday length, light and temperature conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e in which they perform best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonaco Orange belongs to Group 3\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly suitable for periods with \u003cstrong\u003emoderate to longer days and good light levels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The breeder recommends Group 3 finishing temperatures of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e13–16°C at night and 16–18°C during the day\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Monaco Orange an especially useful variety for \u003cstrong\u003espring production leading into early-summer harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e, when many cooler-season snapdragon varieties are beginning to struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Monaco Orange?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonaco Orange stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003eunusually rich orange colour with coral and rose undertones\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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