Potomac Appleblossom, Snapdragon Seed

25 seed packet
 
The high performing Potomac snapdragon series was selected for stem and flower quality for production during long summer days. Appleblossom’s tall, strong stems have long, refined spikes of bicolour white and pale pink flowers. 80-120cm (32-48") tall plants can be grown in the field and garden, or in a greenhouse.
100 days to maturity
 
High performing hybrid seed.
For greenhouse or field production.
Bred for the long, warm days of summer.
Grow for bouquets.
 
Start snapdragons indoors, 8-10 weeks before planting out. Transplant out after last frost.  Provide bright light and a soil temperature of 12°C (55°F). Seeds should sprout in 10-21 days.
 
Note from Hotchkiss Flower Farm: Snap dragons are a cold hardy annual. Although recommended by seed package to plant after last frost, snapdragons can actually be planted out 4-6 weeks before last frost in our climate. Just be sure to start your seeds within 8-10 weeks before your target plant out date.
 
Starting
Sow on the surface of a sterilized seed starting mix. To avoid damping off (to which snapdragons are somewhat prone), increase ventilation, use a layer of vermiculite on top of the soil, and water only from below. Transplant out once daytime temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F) and space 30cm (12″) apart.
 
Growing
Grow these easy sub-shrubs in rich, soil with a neutral pH. Pinch back young plants once 6 leaves have appeared for bushier mature plants. Feed lightly twice, before any flowers appear. Deadhead often. If flowering seems to subside, cut back dramatically, and then feed and water generously.