Antirrhinum Tetraploid Mixed Seeds

Antirrhinum Tetraploid Mixed Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

Antirrhinum majus ‘Tetraploid Mixed’ is a vigorous annual producing tall spikes of large, brightly coloured blooms in a wide range of shades including red, pink, yellow, orange, purple, and white.

 

The tetraploid breeding gives stronger stems, larger flowers, and improved garden performance compared to standard varieties.

 

Long flowering and highly ornamental, this mix is perfect for beds, borders, and cutting gardens, providing bold colour from early summer until the first frosts.

 

Perfect for sunny beds, borders, and cottage garden schemes. The plants are upright and free flowering, with blooms that continue steadily throughout the season.

 

Excellent for pollinator friendly planting and for creating vibrant summer displays.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.5 grams

 

Sow January to April indoors on a warm windowsill or in a propagator.

Germination 10 to 21 days in warm, steady conditions.

Soil and Position Fertile, well-drained soil; loam, chalk, or sandy soils. Plant in full sun.

Height Approx 60 to 75 cm; upright, branching habit.

Flowering June to October; deadhead to prolong flowering.

 

Sowing instructions

Sow thinly onto moist, sieved compost and cover lightly with fine compost. Keep warm and evenly moist until germination. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into trays spacing plants 5 cm apart to grow on. Harden off and plant out after the last frost. Antirrhinums can also be sown directly outdoors once the soil has warmed. Space plants 30 cm apart for best results.

 

Grow and maintenance

Plant in full sun in free draining soil. Water regularly while establishing, then moderately. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushier plants. Antirrhinums thrive in warm conditions and require little maintenance once established.

 

Uses and benefits

Perfect for beds, borders, pots, containers, and cutting gardens. The cheerful colour mix and tall spikes add height and vibrancy to summer displays. Excellent for pollinator-friendly planting and cut flower arrangements. A reliable annual that delivers bold colour and long-lasting performance.