Group 2/3 If you love snapdragons but want something fuller, frillier, and more luxurious, the Madame Butterfly series is for you. Unlike traditional snapdragons, this variety has double, azalea-like blooms, giving bouquets and arrangements a more lush, romantic feel. With strong stems, a long vase life, and a ruffled texture, it's a must-grow for cut flower growers and florists looking for something unique. What Makes Madame Butterfly Snapdragons Special? - Fully Double Blooms – Each flower is packed with petals, making them look more like small azaleas than typical snapdragons.
- Non-Gapping Flowers – Unlike standard snaps, which can have gaps between florets, Madame Butterfly produces densely packed blooms all the way up the spike.
- Long, Sturdy Stems – Ideal for cutting
When to Sow: Sep - Mar
HOW TO SOW SNAPDRAGONS:
Sow under glass. Surface sow onto moist but well-drained seed compost. Do not cover the
seed. Do not exclude light. Ideal Temp 18-20°C. Seedlings will be very small and should only be watered from below to prevent disturbance. When large enough to handle transplant seedlings to 8cm pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days. Plant out after danger of frost has passed. Seeds sown in autumn can be overwintered under glass for planting out the following spring. - Classification: Hardy Annual
- Expert Level: Medium
- Germination Time: 2-8 Weeks
- Site: FullSun / Partial Sun
- Soil Type: Chalk/ Sand/ Loam
- Soil Acidity: Alkaline - Neutral
- Mositure: Well drained
- Care: Cut & Come Again. Pinch after first few sets of leaves have formed for bushier growth.
- May require staking
- Use: Cut Flowers, Garden Borders
- Harvesting: Harvest with only bottom 2 flowers open on the stem
- Days to Maturity: 90-120 Days
- Vase Life: 7 to 10 days
- Height: 75cm
- Plant Spacing: 20cm
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