10-14 days






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Snapdragon Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEAntirrhinum majus
USD 10.99
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Snapdragons send up tall spikes of velvety blooms you can pinch to make the 'dragon' mouth snap — a cottage-garden classic kids adore.
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Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-8 hours daily)
65-75F
USDA Zones 5-10 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Snap Dragon care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Antirrhinum majus
- Common names
- Snapdragon
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus
- Antirrhinum
- Species
- A. majus
Start growing
Surface sow (needs light). Full sun to partial shade.
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® 'Interactive Flower' lesson shows kids how to squeeze the flower to make the dragon talk.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Cool season bloomer (Spring/Fall).
Growing conditions
Rocky slopes and walls.
Weather & tolerances
Frost hardy.
Pests & plant health
Rust and aphids.
Plant safety
Non-toxic.
Botanical features
A short-lived perennial grown as an annual. Flowers resemble dragon faces that 'snap' open when squeezed.
Varieties
‘Rocket’, ‘Madame Butterfly’.
Garden & everyday uses
Cut flowers, borders, children's gardens
Native range & distribution
Native to the Mediterranean region.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Greek ‘anti’ (like) and ‘rhin’ (nose/snout).
History
Historically believed to offer protection from witchcraft.
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- SIAC-TGK-324553 — USD 10.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Snapdragon from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Snapdragon seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Snapdragon seeds take to germinate?
Snapdragon seeds typically sprout in 10-14 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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