Tall Mix, Snapdragon Seeds

Tall Mix Snapdragon Seed

Tall linaria mix adds airy color and vertical movement
Wildflower-like blooms remain garden manageable
Mixed hues create abundant seasonal interest
Ideal for cottage gardens and cut stems

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Linaria maroccana

Days to maturity

115 Days

Sun

Full Sun

Packet

100 Seeds

About Tall Mix, Snapdragon Seed, Snapdragon Seed

The Snapdragon Tall Mix is a beautiful mix of colorful, stunning tall flowers with a good spread that are popular for home gardeners! This variety does not grow like its relatives, the buttercup and eggs. The Tall Mix is controlled and does act like a wildflower.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

Top of Soil

Days to Germination

7–14 days

Germination Type

D - Surface Sow

In-row plant spacing

6-12"

Plant profile

Life Cycle

Annual

Plant Height

30 inches

Growth Habits

Upright

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

400,000

Color

Multicolor

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

Before Planting

Snapdragon grows best in a full-sun site with well-drained soil and good air circulation. Remove perennial weeds, loosen compacted ground, and incorporate modest compost without making the bed overly rich. Prepare a fine, firm seedbed. Because light aids germination, prepare to surface sow or press seed into the medium without a heavy covering.

Planting

Start snapdragons indoors 8–10 weeks before the last spring frost. Surface-sow the light-requiring seed, maintain about 65–70°F, and keep the medium evenly moist. After emergence, provide bright light and cooler conditions to prevent stretching. Thin to one seedling per cell, harden gradually, and transplant in early spring because established plants tolerate light frost.

Watering

Provide snapdragon with even moisture during active growth and flowering. Water deeply at soil level when the upper soil begins drying, avoiding both severe wilting and saturated conditions.

Fertilizer

Established snapdragon may receive a diluted balanced or bloom fertilizer when soil fertility is low or growth begins to fade. Excess nitrogen produces soft foliage and fewer blooms.

Harvesting

Cut snapdragon flowers when blooms are well colored and at the opening stage best suited to display. Harvest during the cool morning with clean shears, leaving healthy foliage for continued flowering.

Tips

Pinch young snapdragon plants to encourage branching when appropriate, then deadhead regularly to extend flowering. Succession plantings can maintain color after the earliest plants decline.

Pests & Diseases

Snapdragons are prone to rust, Botrytis, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and root rot. Choose rust-resistant varieties, inspect lower leaves for orange pustules, and remove infected plants early. Space seedlings well, deadhead moldy flowers, and avoid carrying diseased plants or debris through winter.

Aphids and thrips may cluster on snapdragon buds, while mites, Japanese beetles, slugs, and caterpillars feed elsewhere. Remove badly damaged growth, collect visible pests, and choose pollinator-conscious controls only when monitoring shows a need.