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Magic Carpet Blend Snapdragon Seeds

Magic Carpet Blend Snapdragon Seeds

$2.69
$2.69
~0.35 g (~2,520 seeds)
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If you love "snaps" you'll want to grow this dwarf variety of the old garden favorite. With a lovely combination of colors, it adds charm when planted with other low-growing annuals in flower beds and borders. The perfect size for containers, or even hanging baskets, and attract pollinators. The edible flowers with their unique shape make an interesting and pretty garnish on salads, desserts, and cold drinks. Snaps do best in cool weather. A good cut flower for your petite bouquet.
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Variety Info

Family: Plantaginaceae

Native: Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and West Asia

Hardiness: Usually grown as an annual, though perennial in USDA zone 5 and warmer.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Heaviest in cool weather

Plant Dimensions: 6"–8" tall and 3"–4" wide

Variety Info: 1" flowers in shades of red, white, yellow, and pink start blooming on the lower part of the flower stalks, moving up, until the last flower to open is the the top of the stalk.

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date or as soon as soil can be worked. Mild Climates: Late summer to early fall for winter and spring bloom.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 10–15 days

Seed Depth: Surface

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 3"

Thinning: When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 3"

Growing Info

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing stems that have about half of the bottom flowers open.

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  • Ruth B.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 18, 2025
    5 Stars

    I started these seeds a couple of weeks ago. They are very tiny so I just took a pinch from the packet and spread them into the cells. All the cells have sprouts. Germination rate is excellent. I can't wait to see them in the garden.

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  • Chrystee K.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Oct 27, 2024
    5 Stars

    Absolutely loved these flowers in the garden this year, I wish I had taken more photos because they were so lovely! I sowed them in late spring and with minimal attention they bloomed very quickly (zone 6a) Bought several more packets for my flower beds for next year!

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  • Elaine
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 24, 2024
    5 Stars

    I seeded these indoors early in the season and transplanted a while ago in a spot that gets direct afternoon sun from around noon until sunset (about 6 hours in zone 10a). As soon as temperatures consistently averaged 80-90 degrees, they have been flowering consistently ever since. These guys can take the heat as long as they get enough water. A great plant!

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Traci M.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 3, 2024
    5 Stars

    An updated pic of the snaps in a container. Incredibly hearty and the colors are lovely!

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Traci M.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 26, 2024
    5 Stars

    Michigan zone 6a - Excellent germination. Gorgeous colors. Incredibly hardy. This is unexpected new growth (March 26 2024) coming out of several locations on the base stem from the snapdragon I grew last season (2023). It's survived several weeks of snow (at least two feet piled on top).

    I saved seeds and now have seedlings growing from this robust snapdragon to share with friends.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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