🌸 Antirrhinum Majus / Dog Flower (Snapdragon)

The Dog Flower, commonly known as Snapdragon, is a charming ornamental plant prized for its colorful, tall spikes of uniquely shaped blooms resembling a dragon’s mouth that opens when gently squeezed — a favorite among children and pollinators. Available in stunning shades of red, pink, yellow, purple, orange, and white, Snapdragons add a burst of vibrant, vertical beauty to gardens, borders, balconies, and pots.

🔆 Light Requirements

• Ideal Light: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily) for best flowering.

• Tolerates: Partial shade, especially in hot climates.

• Avoid: Deep shade — it reduces flowering and causes weak, leggy growth.

💧 Watering Guidelines

• When to Water: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feels dry.

• Frequency:

  • Warm weather: 2–3 times a week

  • Cool weather: Once weekly

• Important: Ensure soil is moist but not waterlogged. Good drainage prevents root rot.

🌾 Soil & Potting

• Soil: Light, fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.

• Pot: Medium pot with drainage holes if grown in containers.

🌱 Fertilization

• Feed: Every 2–3 weeks during the growing and blooming season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

• Boost: Fertilizers high in phosphorus encourage more blooms.

• Avoid: Excess nitrogen — it promotes leaves instead of flowers.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Deadheading: Remove spent flowers regularly to prolong blooming.

• Pinching: Pinch young tips to encourage a bushier form and more flower spikes.

• Repotting: Only if grown in containers and roots become crowded.

🪴 Humidity & Temperature

• Humidity: Adapts well to average humidity.

• Temperature: Thrives between 10–24°C (50–75°F).

• Note: Prefers cooler seasons — may struggle in extreme heat unless shaded and well-watered.

🌼 Blooming Notes

• Blooms best in early spring, late autumn, or mild winters, depending on the region.

• Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, making it perfect for pollinator gardens.

✅ Why Choose Antirrhinum Majus?

🌈 Colorful Variety: Available in many bright and pastel shades.
🌿 Vertical Accent Plant: Adds height and structure to gardens or planters.
🐝 Pollinator Friendly: Welcomes bees and butterflies.
🌸 Extended Blooming: With proper care and deadheading, it blooms over multiple months.