Snapdragon – small🌸✨

A timeless garden favorite, the Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) brings cheerful color and cottage garden charm wherever it’s planted. Known for its tall spires of blooms that “snap” open like little dragon mouths when gently pressed, this whimsical flower has delighted gardeners for centuries. Native to the Mediterranean, Snapdragons were once believed to ward off evil and symbolize grace, strength, and protection, making them both beautiful and meaningful additions to the garden.

✨ What It Means

Snapdragons represent resilience and graciousness, blooming boldly even in cooler weather. Their playful blossoms also symbolize a spirited, joyful heart—perfect for gifting or brightening your own landscape.

🌿 Care Instructions

• Light: Thrives in full sun (6+ hours daily).

• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained; avoid letting soil dry out completely.

• Temperature: Prefers cooler seasons—blooms best in spring and fall. Can tolerate light frost in zones 7–10.

• Fertilizer: Feed every 2–3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer for continuous flowering.

• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage fresh spikes of color.

🌎 Where It Grows Best

Perfect for garden beds, borders, and container arrangements. Snapdragons love cool weather and shine in Southern spring and fall gardens, adding vertical interest and vibrant hues to porches, patios, and cottage-style plantings.

🌸 Complimentary Plant Pairings

Create a lush, layered display by pairing Snapdragons with:

• Pansies & Violas: for a colorful cool-season combination.

• Dusty Miller: silver foliage highlights the snapdragon’s blooms.

• Alyssum: cascading flowers add softness around the base.

• Petunias or Geraniums: for extended seasonal color in containers.

The Snapdragon’s tall, joyful blooms bring life and storybook charm to any setting, making it a must-have for gardens that are meant to Invite Joy.