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liminalwings · 3 months
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Greenery of the Draconic Persuasion
When you think of dragons and plants associated with them, what’s the first thing you think of? Most likely Dragon’s Blood, but what other plants out there are also associated with dragons? This is more of an overview rather than a suggestion of “use these plants”, because some of them really just… aren’t all pleasant to work with, but still have a fascinating history. 
Dragon’s Blood
Still good to go over the big one we all know. Dracaena is a genus of trees that is noted for having certain members, such as Dracaena draco and Dracaena cinnabari, that bleed a red resin when cut; this resin is referred to as ‘Dragon’s Blood’. The name of this genus comes from the Greek ‘drakaina’, which is the name for a female dragon. It has also been tied to the myth of Heracles, particularly the 11th task and the dragon Ladon, by some interpretations Ladon is the dragon guarding the tree or is the tree; by others, the Dracaena springs from Ladon’s blood when slain. 
Do note, however, that the majority of Dragon’s Blood resin on the market these days comes from a different genus of tree entirely, Calamus dracunculus (formerly Daemonorops draco and Calamus draco), while other genera of trees also exude a red resin that may also be referred to as Dragon’s Blood, all technically having different properties. The tree that was believed to be originally used and written about, Dracaena cinnabari of Socotra, is rated ‘vulnerable’ on its conservation status, while Dracaena draco is listed as ‘endangered’. Calamus draco meanwhile does not seem to be threatened. 
This collective of red resins do have a long history of use in medicine, art, and ritual in various cultures. The most frequent magical uses of the resin are as an incense for protection or cleansing, and dissolved in alcohol as a magical ink. With how many different trees act as a source of ‘dragon’s blood’, it is good to keep in mind that different species may vary in terms of magical/energetic traits, and that the attraction to Dragon’s Blood as a magical component could be considered these days to be more based on symbolism and human-given attributes. 
Tarragon
Artemisia dracunculus, or “Little Dragon of Artemis”, often referred to as just “dragon” in Swedish and Dutch and, in the past, German; a name that was given for the appearance of its coiled roots, or likening the shape of the leaves to dragon tongues. It is in the same genus as Mugwort, Wormwood, and Sagebrush, and French Tarragon is most frequently used for culinary purposes with a somewhat licorice-like flavor. It was believed, per Pliny the Elder, that Tarragon would ward away dragons and venomous serpents (unproven of course) and could cure snakebite (also unproven). There aren’t many historic magical uses otherwise, though some modern witchcraft practices have given it associations with protection, banishment, and healing. Scientifically, it has been proven effective at repelling insects and as a mosquito larvicidal, effectively combating the spread of malaria through less environmentally-hazardous means. 
Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus, also referred to as ‘toadflax’, ‘dog flower’, ‘dragon flower’. It is so named because of the flower’s appearance, which is likened to a dragon’s snout that opens and closes when squeezed laterally. They come in a wonderful range of colors and, like other dragon-associated plants, are considered to be protective: in Medieval Europe, they were believed to protect from witches and ill magic, and were planted near castle gates or hung above cribs to ward off evil spirits. They were also used as a charm against falsehood, and in flower language symbolized ‘truth-telling’. The skull-like seed pods have commonly been worn to protect from curses and other bewitchments. 
Dragon Arum
Dracunculus vulgaris, also referred to as dragon lily, vampire lily, devil’s tongue, and, in its native Greece, drakondia. Like its larger cousin, the Titan arum, it is not a flower most people would be including in a nice bouquet, with respect to its fragrance being like that of rotting meat to attract flies as pollinators. Like Tarragon, not only does it share the same Latin “little dragon” name, it was also believed to ward away serpents(also also unproven), though some sources also claim that it generates serpents (flies attract other critters that snakes eat, so yeah I could see that as a conclusion). It is also one of many in the Arum family that can produce heat (thermogenesis), reaching about 65°F/18°C, which is used to lure flies to the flower for pollination. These unique physical properties can lend themselves to equally interesting potential magical associations. 
Dragon Root/Green Dragon
Arisaema dracontium is a plant native to North America. All parts of the plant are highly toxic to humans when eaten raw due to the presence of Calcium oxalate. I am including it here only to show the range of dragon-associated plants and do not necessarily advocate its use. Though historically, it has in fact been used as medicine, especially as an abortifacient and to stimulate menstrual flow. 
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This is by no means an exhaustive list of plants with dragon-inspired names, as can be seen here. But for those wanting to include draconic plants in their practice but can’t afford or can’t find a place to obtain dragon’s blood, or otherwise want to avoid using it, there are comparatively more easily-obtained alternatives at your local stores, such as Tarragon, Dragonfruit, and Snapdragons, or perhaps another native species local to you. Just make sure to do your research and know if cautions must be taken, what the physical attributes are, and if a plant is endangered or not. 
Resources
https://blogs.reading.ac.uk/tropical-biodiversity/2013/03/dracaenaceae-dragons-blood-and-the-language-of-the-birds/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon%27s_blood
https://herbsocietyblog.wordpress.com/2023/07/03/herb-of-the-month-french-tarragon-the-little-dragon-herb/
https://dsps.lib.uiowa.edu/roots/french-tarragon/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8076785/
https://www.gardenguides.com/126335-history-snapdragons.html
https://www.flower.style/stylewatch/discover-the-curious-origins-of-snapdragons-not-to-worry-they-dont-actually-bite
https://www.petalrepublic.com/snapdragon-flower-meaning/
https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/44638/pg44638-images.html#page-153
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracunculus_vulgaris
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arisaema_dracontium
https://ebrary.net/28107/environment/snapdragon
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/arisaema-dracontium/
https://www.yellowwood.net/post/skunk-jacks-dragons-the-curious-arum-family
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kiwisoap · 4 months
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lovely scorpoid raceme in your lab pic, as a california botanist I am wondering what kinds of flowers from california you’re looking at!
Hi!! sorry this took me a while to respond to, we use 4-letter codes for all the plants and I couldnt remember the actual name of the one I was working on that day and had to find the document with all the names lmaO
The lab I'm in works mainly with plants in the serpentine seeps around Lower Lake, CA! I think in total we work with around 40-ish species from that area? It's a community ecology lab so not as much on the actual plant physiology and anatomy but LOTS of stuff about pollination (particularly plant-pollinator interaction patterns).
anyway the one in the pic was Plagiobothrys stipitatus! These guys:
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Some of the other plants we work with that i think are cool are Erythranthe nudata, Leptosiphon bicolor (BARELY ANY SEEDS IN THIS BITCH), Lagophylla minor, Antirrhinum vexillocalyculatum, and Zigadenus venenosus. Lots of others but i will not bore u by listing them all out kfasjdfjk
My current job of collecting seeds is in preparation for next spring when we'll be starting a greenhouse experiment to try and grow the flowers and manipulate the amount and type of pollen they receive :-)
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elesianne · 3 months
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I had the best Saturday today because yesterday I got a seed catalogue in the mail and so I spent hours today choosing annual flower seeds for the coming summer 💜 It may be -20 c/-5 f outside right now, and the summer may be many months away yet, but today I could practically smell the summer and the flowers 🌼🌺🌻
I chose callistephys chinensis 'duchess ice blue', rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrina 'cherry brandy', brachycome iberidifolia 'little missy', antirrhinum majus 'antiquity' mixed, impatiens walleriana 'safari' mix, cosmos bipinnatus 'xanthos', zinnia elegans 'purple prince', lathyrus odoratus 'balcony' mixed, tagetes patula 'yellow jacket', scabiosa atropurpurea 'black knight', callistephus chinensis 'milady'
I'm also sowing seeds that I bought last year - more cosmos, zinnias and others.
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trulyoursdesigns · 11 months
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Snapdragons
Their botanical name is Antirrhinum magus, which translates to "like snout," because its flowers look like the mouth and snout of a dragon that opens and closes when the flower's sides are squeezed.
Snapdragons' history dates back to the Roman Empire where it was believed that wearing them around your neck would protect you from witchcraft. During the Middle Ages they were planted near castle gates as a form of protection. In Germany, a bunch of snapdragons were hung near a baby to ward off evil spirits. During the Victorian era, hiding a snapdragon in your clothes was believed to make one enchanting and seductive. Receiving a bunch of snapdragons was a sign that a proposal was to come soon.
Snapdragons were also believed to provide beauty and health benefits. Boiling snapdragon flowers and then applying the mixture to face was a popular beauty treatment. Oil from their seeds was made into a butter that was believed to be an energy booster.
Snapdragons are popular today in gardens found in the temperate regions of the world. In 1994, they were named the flower of the year by the US National Garden Bureau. They have an extensive color range, and they can be found in every color except blue. In addition to adding a fun splash of color to your garden, they will also attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
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studies-of-the-soul · 10 months
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“ Fun Fact! Will Seeds closely resemble the dried seed pods of Antirrhinum Majus, also known as the common snapdragon flower! “
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mybeingthere · 2 years
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Snap Dragon Seed Pod (Antirrhinum majus)
Many gardeners and horticulturists are fond of Snapdragons for their bright colors and fragrance—not to mention if you squeeze the sides of a Snapdragon flower it looks like a dragon’s mouth opening and closing— but not so many gardeners and horticulturists know about the dragon skulls that are left once the Snapdragon has gone to seed! 
In ancient times people believed Snapdragons held mystical powers, and that and that growing them in one’s garden would protect one’s home from curses and evil.
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gardenvarietygay · 2 years
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A large portion of my new garden is river rock. Not what I would’ve chosen. I removed the landscaping fabric under it and the soil underneath is basically dead. The plan at the moment is to seed directly on top of the rocks with annuals in late fall so that as the freeze and thaw cycle of winter cracks open the soil, the seeds nestle in and have a jump start on the weeds. I’m calling in the weedy crew for this one: cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus), snow-on-the-mountain (Euphorbia marginata), feral sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus), zinnias (Zinnia elegans), and four-o-clocks (Mirabilis jalapa). Hopefully they establish, break up some soil, grow a lot of leaves, set seed, die back and leave lots of good organic matter in the bed.
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thelostgarden-blog · 2 years
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First summer in the "garden"
My little terrace have given me a chance to do some gardening again and I'm a little rust and limited, and with gardening you learn all the time.
A little review of the annual flowers of 2022
Plox drummondii "Creme Brulee": Even though I didn't plant them right away they have grown really well and in a neat compact way. I'll grow these next year as well and I'll see if I can find some other colors as well. I have deadheaded a little but not a lot, still a lot of flowers and no ugly old flowers.
Scabiosa purpurea: A bit floppy and will benefit from growing next to something sturdy. Favorite color was "Black Knight", a dark deep red. I will grow these next year, they are still going strong and flowering. Some deadheading needed but the seed heads are pretty nice too.
Cosmos: Don't know if it's because it's been hot and dry and they are in a bed with a lot of thirsty plants but they have not been as nice lately and the planting is not as thick as the other bed. Not a must for next season. Deadheading needed.
Helianthus "Ms Mars": Grown in one of the beds and maybe it would be better in a taller pot?
Calendula: I did throw a few away as I never got around to plant them all out and I had sown so many of these. "Orange Flash" which I swear smells of rhubarb when you deadhead it, cute and some soft pink peach colors in it. "Ivory Princess", best in the evening just as it's about open or is new. Deadheading needed. Aphids likes it, funny how they are only of the calendula despite being in a box packed with different plants. Some calendula will be grown next year, maybe a new one?
Salvia viridis "Blue Monday": Starting to get a little boring, maybe it's due to the dryness of that bed? I do prefer plants that last a long time but I liked this one
Rudbeckia hirta "Sahara": First one is about to bloom now so a slow one for the later parts of the season. Not sure I have the space for that. I would love to have a few big pots of this ready to take out when other things begins to get boring but I don't.
Cobaea scandens: Very easy to grow and despite being in small pots it grows. I was a little mean to it in the beginning so maybe it would have done better if I was nicer. As far as I recall it's hard to get it too bloom as our summers are often not warm enough but I don't mind the vines as they are, often dark foliage. A little of a hassle to sow as they grow pretty quickly and grabs a hold on things. Maybe be a little too much trouble. You only need to help it on to things and then it climbs on it's own.
Ipomoea "Grandpa Ott": Easy to sow and can be sown cold so it's a space saver. It tends to grow together, the vines wrap themselves around each other and create a thicker vine which is not a super nice look in my opinion, maybe the solution is more? More plants and make a thicker area of vines? I will grow this next season and possibly look for some other color as well. Some deadheading is needed.
Tagetes "Burning Embers": This variety makes a pretty compact bush, lots of bumblebees around it. I never like tagetes before I had this and yes, easy and a filler. Deadheading needed. Might try tagetes tenuifolia as well next year but this one will be back.
Antirrhinum "Black Prince": Abused and not given a fair chance, will be given one next year. Will cold sow it. Despite not been well cared for it bloomed with lovely dark red flowers, they didn't last long but I love the dark foliage and flowers.
Ammi "Green Mist": Hasn't flowered yet, they are about too. I like the dill looking foliage. If I lack space than I guess this might be one that I won't grow but yeah, I just want to grow everything. The foliage is nice as a filler.
Erigeron karvinskianus: Grew pretty slow for me, not a very common plant here as far as I know and some claim this is a tender perennial. It's pretty low and I have it squeezed in between the two raised beds and some basil. I like them in a lot of pictures but it has not been great here. Maybe it's the wrong spot? Probably not a must for next season but I will try and collect some seeds as it was very expensive and not available in my country so I could share some online.
Verbena bonariensis: A little slow growing and have just begun to bloom. They take a lot of space and I don't have much to begin with. They are also tall and it can get windy here so maybe they are not the best choice? I would love to have a big one in an old oak barrel, keep it in a greenhouse over winter and take it out each spring. Probably not a must for next season. But I will try and keep a few cuttings of it over the winter just to try, I did it with basil and tomatoes.
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digitalshrutijain · 5 months
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Elevate Your Diwali Decor With Planters That Perfectly Match Your Aesthetic
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The Significance of Greenery in Diwali Decor-
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ask-the-shorty-squad · 10 months
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Yaoii!! They have Antirrhinum majus!! One of my favourites!!! Its a Snapdragon flower! Look how pretty it looks!!! If we buy the seeds we can have Antirrhinum majus flowers!!!
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I think they'll fit nicely along with some Lilacs. Maybe even a few tulips.
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cryptic-child · 1 year
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A Few of the Best Summer Bedding Plants
Summer bedding is an inexpensive and colorful method for occupying out spaces in your garden throughout the mid year months. There is a colossal exhibit of plants to choose from, some more fit to flower borders, while others best dabbed around the flower borders. Whatever plants you choose, ensure you don't rescue them once again from the greenhouse until the gamble of ice is long gone, and when you really do bring them outside, adjust them first by putting them into a virus casing or leaving them outside during warmer days and getting them learn more again around evening time. Summer bedding plants can be grown from seed, purchased as fitting plants or as fully grown plants for an instant showcase. Here are a portion of my top picks.
Osteospermum or cape daisies are initially from South Africa. They are incredible ground cover for summer and assist with suppressing weeds. Flowering vigorously from June to October, they arrive in different colors from smooth white to dull purple. Level 15cm and spread 90cm. Antirrhinums, in some cases called Snapdragons are a popular addition to the garden in summer and are a specific cottage garden number one. They arrive in different colors from yellow, pink and orange. They will endure full sun or halfway shade and flower from May until the main ices. Nicotiana, commonly known as Tobacco Plant, has pretty trumpet molded flowers going from pink to red and furthermore comes in light green and rich white. They are additionally delicately scented. They endure full sun or fractional shade and flower from May until the main ices.
Dianthus is a prolific flowering bedding plant with flowers from coral pink to scarlet and purple. In spite of the fact that it prefers radiant locales it will endure molecule shade and will flower from May until the fall. Universe is the perfect decision for a late spring border. Tall and a prolific flowerer, it will give color in the garden until late into the harvest time. It comes in shades of pink and white.
I have various top picks for hanging bins and containers. Geraniums must be a #1. In dazzling colors from white through to crimson, they come in following assortments for hanging crates or upright for growing in pots. The scented assortments add an unobtrusive aroma to summer containers. Violas are a specific number one for a wide range of garden planters. Their lively faces brighten up any side of the garden and as long as you remember to dead head them consistently, they will give you flowers generally through the late spring. Petunias are another number one for containers. They come in many colors, upright or following in propensity with twofold or single flowers.
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jimbell · 1 year
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Snapdragons (Antirrhinum) also known as known as dragon flowers and dog flower because of the flowers' fancied resemblance to the face of a dragon that opens and closes its mouth when laterally squeezed. They are native to rocky areas of Europe, the United States, Canada, and North Africa. This is a self sown plant growing beside my Thyme under the Rosemary. Very pretty and fairly easy to grow from punnet or seed. Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers. #Snapdragons #Antirrhinum #DragonFlower #DogFlower #European #american #African #Rocky #EasyGrow #abcmygarden #Red #Flower (at Belmont, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClLIFRYvrfV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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kevinscottgardens · 1 year
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7 au 13 novembre 2022
Another short week, I’m loving this month. I finished planting all the plants I purchased from Olivier Philippe’s nursery and most of what I grew from seed this year. I also noticed that my Cattleya are sending up flower spikes, exciting !
Monday evening I took Denis to Grasse then over to La Gaude above Cagnes-sur-Mer where I met his new British plumber, Will. Denis happened to mention to Will’s wife that there are agapanthas being given away on the domaine and she decided she wanted them. We made plans to collect some on Friday. 
Tuesday afternoon Alejandro came by. We had a good look around the garden and he suggested a few things I could do, though mostly it is under control. We’ve had a few days of rain now, and the prairie is going crazy. It is really filling in and there is so much going on, including several of the Cynara that I thought had died, have reappeared. I sowed some Linaria purpurea that I collected from another garden earlier this year. By luck, Wednesday afternoon, just as I finished planting, it started to rain and it rained for several hours.
Wednesday afternoon I finally got around to buying new tyres for my car. Denis went with me and I have an appointment for next Wednesday to have them fitted.
Thursday I turned my attention to doing one more good pruning of the remaining sages.
Friday morning Will came by with his van and we filled two tonne bags with agapanthas. They decided they will send a friend with an open back for one more load. It’s nice to see them going to a new home.
My right elbow is really hurting this week, unlike it has before, a very sharp pain just in the joint.
Saturday I headed to Italy with André, Denis, Éric and Luc. We caught th 08h35 from Antibes to Vintimille. We walked to Bordighera and enjoyed a nice lunch there. On the way back, during our layover in Vintimille, I ran into town to purchase two bottles of Campari. The company has decided to make it a luxury product, so it’s been removed from the supermarket shelves. It now costs nearly 18€ for one litre. However, I love it and I love negronis.
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Sunday I made pancakes again for breakfast and spent the day catching up on this blog and did chores and outstanding admin. This was the last long weekend of 2022 because Christmas is on a Sunday this year.
Plant of the week
Plantaginaceae Linaria purpurea (L.) Mill.
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common name(s) - purple toadflax; français : linaire pourpre synonym(s) - Homotypic : Antirrhinum purpureum L.; Termontis purpurea (L.) Raf.; Heterotypic : Linaria purpurascens Bernh. ex Hornem. conservation rating - none native to - Italy location - Domaine de l’Orangerie leaves - erect stems clad in narrow, grey-green leaves 20 to 50mm long flowers - raceme occupying the top of the stem; flower is between 10 and 20mm long with five lobes arranged into two lips with a spur at the end; usually light to medium purple in colour fruit - capsule habit - vigorous perennial herbaceous plant growing to 700mm tall habitat - moist, moderately nutrient-rich places pests - aphids disease - powdery mildews hardiness - to -20ºC (H6) soil - moderately fertile, light, well-drained soil; sandy soil is ideal sun - full sun propagation - seed in pots in a cold frame in early spring; by division or softwood cuttings in spring pruning - after flowering to prevent self-seeding nomenclature - Plantaginaceae - plantago - foot-sole-like, feminine termination of planta, ancient Latin for the way the leaves of some lie flat on the ground, cognate with the French derivative, plantain; Linaria - from the Latin linum which means flax, referring to the resemblance of leaves of many species to the flax plant; purpurea - purple
References :
Gledhill, David, (2008) “The Names of Plants”, fourth edition; Cambridge University Press; ISBN: 978-0-52168-553-5
IUCN [online] http://www.iucnredlist.org/search [13 Nov 22]
Missouri Botanical Garden [online] https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=287005&isprofile=0&cv=5 [13 Nov 22]
Plants of the World [online] https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1016392-2 [13 Nov 22]
Royal Horticultural Society [online] https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/10291/i-linaria-purpurea-i/details [13 Nov 22]
Wikipedia [online] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linaria_purpurea [13 Nov 22]
World Flora Online [online] http://www.worldfloraonline.org/taxon/wfo-0000447110 [13 Nov 22]
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arcadepolh · 1 year
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Snap dragons
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#SNAP DRAGONS HOW TO#
To keep your snapdragons blooming all summer, you will need to keep up with the deadheading by removing any spent flowers as soon as they fade. How do you keep snapdragons blooming all summer? “These flowers are great for kids they look like dragons when in bloom and tiny shrunken skulls when they go to seed!” Frequently Asked Questions “Snapdragons like a lot of water so you will need to water regularly through the summer months!” “Deadhead spent blooms as they begin to fade, this could be as often as once or twice per week!” “If you live in the UK, snapdragons are best grown as annuals!” That way, you can enjoy your snapdragons for as long as possible. ConclusionĪfter flowering, deadheading is important to keep your blooms looking blooming marvellous throughout the summer.ĭeadheading is easy to do, and once blooms begin to fade, remove them just above the new leaf growth but don’t forget, if you do want to save some seeds for planting next year, wait until the end of the summer and save the seeds from the last blooming flowers of the year. Once collected, you can store the seeds in a cool dry place in an envelope until you are ready to plant them. Once the seed pods are ready, you can just nip them off between your thumb and forefinger. If not, leave them to dry for another week or 2 and try again. Once the seed pods are completely dry, you will want to give the seed pods a little shake and if you hear/ feel the seeds rattling around, the seeds are ready to go. Once the blooms have faded, the plant will begin seed production and the seed pods will form where the flowers once were.Ĭollecting the seeds is easy enough to do and great fun for kids – probably because the snapdragon seed pods look like little human skulls.
#SNAP DRAGONS HOW TO#
This may slow down the production of new flowers, but you will be rewarded with vigorous growth.ĭo not be discouraged if during peak summer the blooms do not open immediately, as soon as it cools a bit, they will be back! How to Collect Snapdragon SeedsĪlthough snapdragons will bloom throughout the summer, it is best to continue deadheading your snapdragons until towards the end of the summer and collect your seeds from the last blooms of the year. If your snapdragon is looking a little leggy and the stems start growing long without any new flowers sprouting up near them, cut off the stem just above where you see the new growth. You will want to take your clean, sharp pair of secateurs and cut just below the flower stem but above the next set of healthy leaves. To help keep your snapdragons at their fullest potential, deadheading spent blooms as they have begun to fade will keep the fresh new flowers coming. Note: If you wish to collect snapdragon seeds, wait until towards the end of the summer and collect the seedpods that are produced after the last blooms have faded. The removal of the flowers, once they are spent, will keep your snapdragon blooming throughout the summer.ĭeadheading snapdragons, once the blooms have faded, will also prevent the plant from going to seed which will take up a lot of its energy supplies which could be better spent on new blooms. To extend the flowering season, it is a good idea to deadhead your snapdragons as soon as the blooms begin to fade. In warmer climates with the right growing conditions, snapdragons come back year after year (USDA Zones 7-11). This is why in the UK most snapdragons are grown as annuals and planted every year. How Long do Snapdragons Live?Īlthough snapdragons are perennials, they are very delicate and do not cope well with extreme cold. They used to belong to the family Scrophulariaceae (same family as the Buddleia) but following DNA research, this has been changed to Plantaginaceae (the plantain family). Much like many members of the plant world, the family of plants that the snapdragon belongs to is still being debated. Snapdragons are actually named Antirrhinum, but they are far more commonly known by their nickname due to their resemblance to the mythical creature the dragon. More You Might Like What are Snapdragons?.
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meret118 · 1 year
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herziloph · 2 years
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Ruth’s Garden
I am really enjoying the results of working on Ruth’s garden for the past two years. In the distance, the antirrhinum from Sarah Raven, and the Alchea; grown from seed brings warm red to brighten the summer months Scented Antirrinhum This is Powellii Crinum; an exotic, tall plant that responds well to cutting out sections and replanting around the garden. Not a small garden plant, unless you…
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