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Common names: "Snapdragon"
Latin name:
Antirrhinum majus 'Bells Mix'

Snapdragon Bells Mix Image
Class: Annual - Half hardy perennial
Growth habit:
Upright 
Max height:
12"
Spread: 8" - 10"
Flowers: Summer - 1st Frost
Available cultivars: 7
Origin: Hybrid
Originally the Mediterranean
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured: Snapdragon 'Bells Mix'
Cultivation: "Bells Mix" is a compact low growing Snapdragon reaching a maximum height of 10" to 12". They are ideally suited for container gardening or used as a border. The Snapdragon Bells mix contains seven vibrant colors of butterfly shaped flowers.

Plant Snapdragons in full sun to light shade in fertile well drained soil. Plants can be grown in beds... but because of their trailing nature, their better suited to containers. Space young Snapdragon plants 8" to 10" apart. Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer or top dress the soil with a granular feed.

Potential pests ~ diseases: Aphids.

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