1000 Oriental Lantern Snapdragon Seeds – Antirrhinum majus for Garden & Cut Flowers

Oriental Lantern Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a striking annual known for its unique, lantern-shaped blooms in fiery shades of orange, red, and yellow. These exotic-looking flowers add a bold splash of color to garden beds, borders, and containers, and they are excellent for cutting, bringing long-lasting beauty indoors. With 1000 seeds, you have plenty to create a vibrant display or share with fellow gardeners.

Snapdragons are cool-season favorites that thrive in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. The Oriental Lantern variety is particularly eye-catching, with its distinctive flower form that resembles tiny glowing lanterns. Plant them in mass for a dramatic effect, or mix with other annuals for a colorful cottage garden look.

Plant Features

• Unique lantern-shaped blooms in fiery orange, red, and yellow tones
• Excellent for cut flower arrangements and bouquets
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Blooms from early summer until frost in cool climates
• Compact to medium growth habit, suitable for borders and containers

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Antirrhinum majus
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-10 (grown as annual)
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 18-36 inches
• Germination Requirements: Light needed for germination; sow on surface and press gently
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Sprinkle seeds on the surface of moist seed-starting mix and press them gently; do not cover, as light aids germination. Keep the medium consistently moist and maintain a temperature around 65-70°F (18-21°C). Germination typically occurs in 10-21 days. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into individual pots and grow on in a bright, cool location.

Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Space plants 12-18 inches apart in a sunny to partially shaded spot with well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. Snapdragons are relatively low-maintenance and generally resistant to deer and rabbits.

What's Included

1000 Antirrhinum majus Oriental Lantern Snapdragon seeds.