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ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Sonnet Rose'

Image of Antirrhinum majus 'Sonnet Rose' (SONNET SERIES)

James H. Schutte

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Botanical Name

ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Sonnet Rose'( SONNET SERIES)

Plant Common Name

Snapdragon, Sonnet Rose Snapdragon

General Description

Sonnet Series snapdragons are short-lived tender perennials from southwestern Europe and the Mediterranean that are typically used as annuals. 'Sonnet Rose' snapdragons bear deep pink flowers with bronzed red markings and are vigorous and everblooming. Plants will flower from summer to fall if spent flowerspikes are removed. When weather is very hot they may cease blooming until cooler autumn weather returns.

Grow snapdragons in sites with full sun and sharply-drained, average soil. Enjoy these old-fashioned garden favorites in containers and mixed beds and perennial borders. Strong stems also make 'Sonnet Rose' snapdragons great for cutting.p>

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    12 - 1

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    7 - 9

  • Sunset Zone

    A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Tender Perennial

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun

  • Height

    14"-18" / 35.6cm - 45.7cm

  • Width

    10"-14" / 25.4cm - 35.6cm

  • Bloom Time

    Spring, Summer, Fall

  • Native To

    Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Clay, Loam, Sand

  • Growth Rate

    Fast

  • Water Requirements

    Average Water

  • Habit

    Upright/Erect

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Summer, Fall

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    Orange, Rose, Bronze

  • Flower Color Modifier

    Bicolor

  • Fruit Color

    Brown

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Green

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Green

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Green

  • Fragrant Flowers

    Yes

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Flower Petal Number

    Single

  • Repeat Bloomer

    Yes

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    No

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Glossy

  • Evergreen

    No

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Usage

    Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Self-Sowing

    Yes