1000 Madame Butterfly Red Snapdragon Seeds – Antirrhinum majus for Garden & Cut Flowers

Madame Butterfly Red Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a stunning variety known for its tall spikes of ruffled, deep red blooms. These vibrant flowers add a bold splash of color to garden borders, beds, and containers, and they are excellent for cutting, bringing beauty indoors. With 1000 seeds, you can create a mass planting or share with friends.

Snapdragons are cool-season annuals that thrive in full sun to partial shade. The Madame Butterfly series is particularly prized for its open-faced, azalea-like flowers that attract pollinators. Whether used as a bedding plant or a cut flower, these snapdragons are sure to impress.

Plant Features

• Tall spikes of ruffled, deep red flowers
• Excellent for cut flower arrangements
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Cool-season annual
• Open-faced blooms similar to azaleas

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Antirrhinum majus
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, rich soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate
• Growth Habit: Upright
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-10 (as annual)
• Bloom Season: Spring to early summer
• Mature Height: 24-36 inches
• Germination Requirements: Light required for germination; sow on surface
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; do not cover as they need light to germinate. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant outdoors after hardening off. Space plants 12-18 inches apart in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.

What's Included

1000 Antirrhinum majus Madame Butterfly Red Snapdragon Seeds