SEEDS OF ANTIRRHINUM BARRELIERI - SNAPDRAGONS
Ornamental plant with medicinal properties, perfect in rockery and pots.
Evergreen, erected or spreading plant, plant, 40-60cm, with attractive pinkish oval flowers. The flowers are larger than the ones of the genus.
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| Average germination (%) | 50 |
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | Pink |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Germination (in days) | 20 |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Plant use | Edging, Gardening, Medicinal, Restoration, Wild garden |
| Seeds per gram | 13.000 |
| Soil - Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Direct sowing. Temperatures 18ºC night/22ºC day.
Adapts to any soils but it is typical on chalky, stony and dry soils. Found along paths, on dry grounds, walls and in the cracks of rocks.
This plant is known for its chemical component called snapdragon chloride used to produce a dye. It can be used as a cataplasm against skin problems.
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !