Antirrhinum majus 'Giant Scarlet'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

8b-11

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Antirrhinum majus 'Giant Scarlet' plant details

Antirrhinum majus 'Giant Scarlet' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Antirrhinum majus 'Giant Scarlet'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Antirrhinum majus 'Giant Scarlet'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Anitirrhinum 'Scarlet Giant' is the most intensely scarlet snapdragon in existence. The color eventually fades to a deep tomato-soup orange, perfect for blending with other hot red & purple colors. It grows taller than most snapdragons (to 3') & makes an outstanding cut flower. Cut off the spent flower spikes, & you will get more flowers over a long season. To make it less susceptible to rust (the bane of all snapdragons), avoid overhead watering.