Botanical Interests Orange Wonder Snapdragon Seeds

Long-blooming in gardens and long-lasting in bouquets, 'Orange Wonder' wows with its blazing display of peachy orange blossoms brimmed with pink, framed by lush green foliage. The uniquely-shaped, vibrant blooms are also edible and make a whimsical garnish on salads, desserts and beverages. Adorn beds and borders to keep your garden abuzz with pollinators all season long! Perennial in USDA zones 5 and warmer, usually grown as an annual.

1-1/2" flowers in an ombre shade of bright orange that blends into a deep pink.

• Family: Plantaginaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae) Plantain family, includes statice, armeria, plumbago, snapdragon, penstemon, veronica and toadflax
• 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: 30"-36" Tall, 10"-12" Wide
• Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Edible Flower

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.

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 12"
• Thinning: When 1/2" Tall, Thin to 1 Every 12"

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

Once flowers have over 4 sets of leaves, trim plants (pinching) to just above the 3rd set of leaves to encourage branching. Although you won't have blooms for a couple of weeks, when you do, the plants will be bushier with a lot more flowers. Cutting back spent flower stalks will encourage fall blooming after primary late spring/early summer bloom. Snapdragons reseed, so cut off spent blooms if reseeding is not desirable. Since snapdragons are susceptible to rust, a foliage disease, avoid wetting the leaves when watering.

• Type: Conventional