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Snapdragon Seeds,
Black Prince

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Description

One of the best, this variety has beautiful dark leaves and stunning, very dark crimson flowers. This plant is so attractive when planted with light-colored plants. So pretty!

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Antirrhinum majus
Life Cycle
Tender perennial
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
7–14
Days to Maturity
100–120
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
6–12 in.
Ideal Temperature
60–90°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Sow Black Prince 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date and set the plants out after the last frost. In Zones 7 to 10 you can also direct sow in late fall; in colder areas sow outdoors in spring as soon as the soil can be worked. The plants carry dark leaves and very dark crimson flowers. They grow best in cool, early spring conditions in rich soil with moderate moisture, and mature in 100 to 120 days.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 7-21 days.
  • Sow seeds 6-8 weeks before last frost and transplant outdoors after last frost.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 60-70 F.

How to Grow

  • Prefers full sun.
  • Provide rich, well-drained soil. Space plants 6-12 inches apart.
  • Pinch the main growing stems when plants are 2-4 inches tall; this helps to keep plants well branched.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Leaf spots, rusts and molds can be a result of poor air circulation.
  • To avoid, space plants farther apart and keep foliage dry.

How to Save Seeds

  • Seeds are easy to collect.
  • They are super small and contained within capsules that will turn brown and dry when seeds are ready to harvest.
  • Hand pick the capsules individually or snip stalks and shake seeds free into a paper bag.
  • Store in a cool, dark, dry, place.

FAQ

Should I pinch Black Prince plants?

Yes. Pinch the main growing stems when plants are 2 to 4 inches tall; this helps keep plants well branched.

What growing conditions does this variety want?

Full sun and rich, well-drained soil, with plants spaced 6 to 12 inches apart. It is a tender perennial for Zones 7 to 10, grown as an annual where winters are colder.

Can I collect seed from Black Prince?

Seeds are easy to collect. They are very small and held in capsules that turn brown and dry when the seeds are ready; hand pick the capsules or snip the stalks and shake the seeds free into a paper bag, then store them in a cool, dark, dry place.

Customer reviews

4.7 / 5 28 Reviews

What gardeners are saying

  • Velvety crimson blooms: Deep red, velvet-textured flowers over dark bronze foliage.

  • Germinates readily: Tiny seeds, but germination is strong and they transplant well.

  • Comes back every year: Overwinters, reseeds and returns for several seasons.

  • Blooms into late fall: Keeps flowering through November, past the first freezes.

  • Heads up: Stays short, around 12 to 18 inches, and can flop; use up front.

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