Antirrhinum majus Maryland Yosemity Pink

Description

Antirrhinum majus Maryland Yosemite Pink – Elegant pink snapdragon

The Antirrhinum majus Maryland Yosemite Pink, also known as snapdragon, is a charming spring and summer bloomer with soft pink flowers that add a romantic and fresh touch to borders, window boxes, and rock gardens. The Maryland series is known for its large flowers, strong stems, and long-lasting blooms, making this snapdragon ideal for gardens, patios, and balcony boxes.

With its soft pink flowers and upright growth, the Maryland Yosemite Pink is perfect for gardeners who appreciate delicate splashes of color and long-lasting blooms from late spring through 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 Yosemite Pink:

• Flower color: soft pink, 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 Yosemite Pink 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