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Antirrhinum majus nanum 'Black Prince'

Antirrhinum majus nanum 'Black Prince'

Product number: 504660
Origin: Mediterranean region
Latin: Antirrhinum majus nanum

Almost black, or chestnut to deep velvet red flowers grow on sturdy 40-50 cm long stems. Due to its medium height, the plant is suitable for cutting, as well as for garden and pot plants. Its dark foliage makes the whole plant look mysterious...

Names:
Latin: Antirrhinum majus nanum
Dutch: Leeuwenbek (Halfhoog)
Also: Leeuwenbekje
English: Snapdragon

Sowing method: February-April indoors, plant out from mid-May. Later sowing is also possible, for a fresh plant after the holidays... Press seeds into fine seed compost and do not cover with soil. Pinch out the seedlings after the 2nd pair of leaves.

Sowing/planting time:

February
March
April
May

Harvesting time:

June
July
August
September

Soil type:

All soil types

Cultivation location:

Indoors
Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

Flower colour: Nearly black, or rather chestnut-brown to deep velvety red flowers
Origin: Mediterranean region
Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
Annual or perennial: Annual
Attractive to insects: Various insects
Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
Ease of cultivation: Easy