Antirrhinum majus Maryland Royal

Description

Antirrhinum majus Maryland Royal – Purplish red snapdragon

The Antirrhinum majus Maryland Royal, commonly known as snapdragon, is an elegant spring and summer bloomer with purple-red flowers that immediately draw attention in borders, window 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 royal blue flowers and upright growth, the Maryland Royal is perfect for gardeners who love intense splashes of color 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 Royal:

• Flower color: purple-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-stable and retain their colour well, making them ideal as cut flowers for bouquets or table decorations.

Location and care

The Antirrhinum majus Maryland Royal 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