Snapdragon Tall Florist Type : Chantilly Light Pink'
Antirrhinum majus
 
Early, open-faced flowers.
These soft pink blooms make an attractive focal point in any arrangement. The plants are suitable for growing in spring, fall, and winter in the greenhouse or in the field.
Unique, double petal Azalea-type cut flower with a Victorian look.
Group 1–2: Performs under short days and low temperatures.
Chantilly snapdragons are bred for short-day production- Very Early Spring and late fall.
 
Details:
Plant life cycle: annual
Site:Full Sun/Part shade
Height: 36-40 "
Days to maturity: 100-110 days
Plant spacing: 9-12”
Pinch: when 4-5” tall
Approx seeds per packet: 20
 
 
How to Grow:
Days to germination:7-14 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C)
Sowing:Transplant (recommended) - Surface-sow into open, or 20-row flat or preferred seedling container, 8-10 weeks before last frost. Light is required for germination; cover just enough to hold seeds in place. Transplant into 72-cell plug flats at first true-leaf stage. Harden off and transplant out after danger of frost has passed. Pinching encourages branching. Light is required for germination, but a fine layer of vermiculite covering the seeds can maintain moisture levels and prevent algae growth. Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid covering the seed with displaced soil. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear, approximately 3-4 weeks after sowing. If desired, for a bushier plant that produces more flower-producing side branches, pinch young plants back by half their height when plants have formed 4-6 leaves or are approximately 3-4 inches tall. Pinching will delay the crop time by a few weeks. If pinching, space plants 6-12 inches apart. Direct seeding is not recommended.
 
 
How to harvest:
Stem lenght: 12-60". When grown as a one-cut, stems can be as long as the full height of the plants. When grown for multiple cuts per plant, stems vary in length at 12-36".
Cut when  the bottom 2-3 flowers are open.
 
Expected vase life is 7-10 days and flower food is recommended.