I grew up in a rural area. That was where I enjoyed the first 12 years of my life before moving. It was a great place to live and I found out the fundamentals of life. One of which was belonging to a 4H club. I had many projects and scored many blue ribbons as well as went to state on more than one occasion with my flower projects. Snap-dragons became one of my favorite flowers during that time. As they were the flowers that I would plant, prepare, cut and be judged on. Beautiful snapdragons.
Snapdragons are full of color and are mid sized plants. They balance tall background plants quite well and shorter bedding plants can be placed in front as well. Snapdragons come in various sizes from dwarf, intermediate and tall flowering stems. One color you may not find snapdragons in is blue. At the tallest point snapdragons can reach 3 feet tall or be as short as 6 inches.
Snapdragons are hardy enough to handle frost and can be planted early or stay in garden late. They should be planted in full sun location with well draining soil. Clip the top stem and along long side shoots to urge more flowers to grow and be attractive as well. Water regular with first few weeks soil staying moist.
Good points about snapdragons include the fact that they are deer resistant and grow well in sunny areas where animals are prone to nibble. For this reason planting snapdragons in the garden may help keep the pests from nibbling.
Good points about snapdragons include the fact that they are deer resistant and grow well in sunny areas where animals are prone to nibble. For this reason planting snapdragons in the garden may help keep the pests from nibbling.
Snapdragons often have a pleasant scent and with their showy blooms they make awesome arrangements for inside.
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I'm going to plant some now. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteyou are most welcome I know they will be beautiful whatever ones you choose
DeleteI see these a lot where I live. I never knew their name. They are beautiful. My boys love dragons so they will love the name of this flower.
ReplyDeleteyes I have a grand-son that loves dragons this will be fun to plant this summer
DeleteI love my own snapdragons in the side yard garden. They're something I remember from childhood too!
ReplyDeleteoh yes I can well imagine how beautiful they are, plan to plant some with my grand-daughter this year
DeleteI was never in 4H when I was a kid - now if you want to talk about Girl Scouts on the other hand :)
ReplyDeleteyes was in Girl Scouts as well, my parents grew up in farming families where they believed belonging to organizations that did good was what we should do.
Delete4H is such a great learning experience. I can't wait until I have little ones who can do it!
ReplyDeleteyes 4H is great for the entire family. I truly loved being involved
DeleteI don't think we had any 4h clubs when I was young, but I was in the Girl Scouts and we did lots of nature activities. Those snapdragons are amazingly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI agree that is interesting that there was no 4H I am wondering about 4H history now
DeleteThey are beautiful. I'd love to try planting some.
ReplyDeleteeasy to plant and grow and yes very beautiful
DeleteI have always loved Snapdragons, but has been quiet fishy on maintaining them. I never they should be planted in full sun location in draining soil. I would love to get some in my garden.
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