Antirrhinum majus Maryland Red

Description

Antirrhinum majus Maryland Red – Fiery red snapdragon

The Antirrhinum majus Maryland Red, commonly known as snapdragon, is a beautiful spring and summer bloomer with intense red flowers that immediately stand out in borders, flower boxes, and rock gardens. The Maryland series is known for its large-flowered, robust, and long-lasting blooms, making this snapdragon ideal for gardens, patios, and balcony boxes.

With its fiery red flowers and upright growth, Maryland Red is perfect for gardeners who love bold color accents and long-lasting blooms from late spring into summer. The flowers appear from June to September and attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, keeping the garden vibrant and biodiverse.

Origin and characteristics

Antirrhinum majus, also known as snapdragon, is a popular annual garden plant native to the Mediterranean region. The Maryland series is selected for its large flowers, strong stems, and compact growth, ensuring long-lasting beauty and making it suitable for both large borders and smaller gardens.

Features of Maryland Red:

• Flower colour: intense red, trumpet-shaped flowers

• Height: 40–60 cm, upright growing

• Flowering period: June – September (spring and summer flowering)

• Leaf: fresh green, lanceolate and glossy

• Use: border, pots, containers, picking garden

The flowers are weather-resistant and retain their colour well, making them ideal as cut flowers for bouquets or table decorations.

Location and care

The Antirrhinum majus Maryland Red grows best in a sunny spot with well-drained, fertile soil. It’s at home in borders, flower boxes, rock gardens, or as a cutting garden plant.

Growing and care tips:

• Sowing: indoors from March or directly outside after the last frost

• Planting distance: 20–25 cm between plants

• Soil: well-drained, nutritious and slightly moist

• Water: water regularly, especially during dry periods