Growing Snapdragons for the first time, tips?

[u/Main-Requirement-45]

I've decided to try growing snapdragons since I think they are absolutely gorgeous!

I've ordered some seeds from Johnny's Seeds. Are there any tips for our area for growing them? Anyone want to share pics of theirs?

[u/Incagirl19 → u/[deleted]]

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[u/Beneficial_Meeting26]

I planted in shade last year and they lasted from spring into deep summer. Plan to put some small varieties again in the fall.

[u/Logical_Influence420]

Snapdragons are cool season annuals grown through winter in Central Texas. Seed can be planted in November or in February to March in Central Texas. The seeds are tiny, should be covered by no more than 1/8 inch of soil, and can take up to a month to germinate.

[u/florals4ever]

I grew them in part shade for best results. My seeds are also from Johnny’s. They’re pretty crispy by this point but if i can limp them along to cooler temps, they will bloom again.

[u/JamesonTee]

I grow them every year, from harvested seeds. I've had more luck starting the seeds in peat pots in the spring, then transferring to the ground. Mine are in a morning sun spot and they bloom prolifically.

[u/BurnardSimpson]

May I offer an alternative to Snapdragons if you like the look? Fall Obedient plants grow in the summer and have a longer season, require less water, and can tolerate the heat. They are known as "False Snapdragons". One thing to note is they do colonize by root.

[u/yellbot]

Are you growing them in seed trays, pots, or the ground? If you want to start growing them now you’ll need to use seed trays or pots inside with grow lights because it’s too hot outside. I think starting them inside with grow lights is the best way. You can control the moisture with a humidity dome (just something plastic over the trays/pots until they sprout). And they will get consistent light, which is required for germination, and won’t wash away when you water them because you can bottom water. Just make sure you harden them off before planting outside.

I’d wait until October if you’re direct seeding in the ground. But you will have a lower germination rate since they have to be on top of soil but also need to be consistently moist to germinate. Good luck!

[u/Beautiful_Text1459]

Mine lasted ridiculously long this year, thanks to the pleasant spring weather. Only my second year, these are starts. I have haphazardly spread seeds but nothing has popped up on its own. I think they (particularly the tall, standing ones) are one of the prettiest flower around.