Antirrhinum, Variegated Snapdragon 'Candy Snap'
Antirrhinum
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Antirrhinum (an-TEE-ry-num) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Candy Snap |
Category:
Annuals
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Foliage Color:
Bronze
Blue-Green
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Pale Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
San Leandro, California
Kalama, Washington
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Mar 13, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: 'Candy Stripe' has awesome variegated leaves, and the deep green leaves are edged in pure white. An abundance of single blossoms are a beautiful pink blend, and the flowers have a strong scent. The flower stalk height is a little under 2 feet tall. |
