DESCRIPTION: New 2023 Snapshot Orange Snapdragon has masses of beautiful spikes of lightly scented orange pea-like flowers rising above the foliage from mid spring to mid fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its small pointy leaves remain green in colour throughout the season. 

BOTANICAL NAME: Antirrhinum majus 'Snapshot Orange'
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GROUP/CLASS: Snapshot Series
AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 20 cm
AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 15 cm
SUN EXPOSURE: Full sun
FLOWER COLOUR: Orange
FLOWERING TIME: Spring to fall
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Green 
COLD HARDINESS: Annual
WATER NEEDS: Average
OTHER FEATURES: Attracts Birds & Butterflies, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant

Landscape Attributes

Snapshot Red Snapdragon is an herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should not require much pruning, except when necessary, such as to remove dieback. It is a good choice for attracting hummingbirds to your yard but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Snapshot Orange Snapdragon is recommended for the following landscape applications:

• Mass Planting
• Border Edging
• General Garden Use
• Container Planting

Planting & Growing

Snapshot Orange Snapdragon will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 6 inches apart. This fast-growing annual will normally live for one full growing season, needing replacement the following year.

This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. 

Snapshot Orange Snapdragon is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.