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Antirrhinum Double Shot Mixed

Transform your garden with Antirrhinum 'Double Shot Mixed', a perennial favourite known for its ruffled, double blooms and striking colour palette. Commonly called snapdragon, this variety stands out with tall, branching stems that create a bold vertical accent in flower beds or containers.

• Botanical Name: Antirrhinum majus 'Double Shot Mixed'
• Type: Perennial (often grown as annual in cooler climates)
• Flower Colour: A vivid mix of shades for dynamic displays
• Mature Height: Typically reaches 30-45cm (12-18 inches)
• Bloom Period: Spring through autumn

Why Choose Antirrhinum 'Double Shot Mixed'?

• Extended Flowering Season: Enjoy months of bright, cheerful flowers that keep your garden lively.
• Sustainable Choice: As a perennial, it comes back year after year, saving you time and money on replanting.
• Garden Structure: Tall stems provide height and interest, perfect for mixed borders or as a focal point.
• Biodiversity Booster: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, supporting local wildlife.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring after the last frost.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil is ideal. pH neutral to slightly alkaline is preferred.
• Watering: Water regularly but avoid waterlogging; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens; may need winter protection in colder regions.

Design & Planting Ideas

• Create vibrant borders by mixing with other sun-loving perennials such as Salvia, Coreopsis, or Rudbeckia.
• Add to cottage garden schemes for classic English charm.
• Suits containers and patio pots for instant impact on terraces or balconies.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Antirrhinum 'Double Shot Mixed'?
  The ideal time is in spring after the risk of frost has passed.
• How tall do these snapdragons grow?
  This variety typically reaches 30-45cm (12-18 inches) at maturity.
• What care do they require?
  Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny spot, water regularly but don't overwater, and deadhead spent blooms for continuous flowering.