Antirrhinum majus Potomac™ Yellow

Description

Antirrhinum majus Potomac™ Yellow – Radiant yellow snapdragon

The Antirrhinum majus Potomac™ Yellow, commonly known as snapdragon, is a cheerful spring and summer bloomer with bright yellow flowers that add warmth and light to borders, window boxes, and rock gardens. The Potomac™ 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 radiant yellow flowers and upright growth, Potomac™ Yellow is perfect for gardeners who love striking, sunny 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 Potomac™ 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 Potomac™ Yellow:

• Flower color: bright yellow, 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 Potomac™ Yellow 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