Antirrhinum Madame Butterfly Mix Seed

Antirrhinum Madame Butterfly Mix Seed brings a soft, colourful mix of distinctive azalea-shaped snapdragon blooms to beds, borders, containers and cutting gardens. It is a strong choice for South African gardeners wanting upright seasonal colour plus flowers that can be picked for the vase.

View Our Detailed Grow Guide: Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) Grow Guide for South African Conditions

Plant Information

• Plant Type: Annual or short-lived perennial, usually grown as a seasonal bedding and cut-flower plant.
• Scientific Name: Antirrhinum majus
• Common Name: Snapdragon

Growing Information

• General Sowing Time: Regional timing varies; use late summer to autumn or late winter to spring in most areas, avoiding extreme heat and protecting young plants from hard frost.
• Position: Full sun; light afternoon shade in very hot areas.
• Sow Depth: 0.5 cm, lightly covered.
• Spacing: Transplant around 20 cm apart.
• Germination: 14-28 days at around 15-20 C.
• Height: Around 65 cm; spread around 45 cm.
• Available Pack Sizes: 1000 raw seed, 100 raw seed

Why Grow Antirrhinum Madame Butterfly Mix?

• Distinctive azalea-shaped snapdragon flowers in a mixed colour blend.
• Excellent for cottage-style beds, borders and seasonal container displays.
• Good cut-flower potential for cheerful home-grown vase arrangements.
• Upright plants add height and structure without taking over the garden.
• Pairs beautifully with pansies, violas, petunias and other cool-season flowers.

Garden Uses

Use Madame Butterfly Mix in mixed borders, cottage-garden beds, large containers and picking gardens. The mixed colours work especially well where you want a softer, more informal snapdragon display rather than a single-colour block.

Growing Notes

• Start in trays or small pots rather than direct sowing into the garden.
• Keep the seedling mix moist but not soggy, and water gently while seed is germinating.
• Harden off seedlings before transplanting into beds or containers.
• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a longer flowering season.
• Protect young plants from hard frost and give light afternoon shade in very hot areas.

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