Snapdragon 'Costa Apricot'

The intricate flowers on this old-fashioned favorite resemble tiny dragon faces. Each plant boasts towering thick stems loaded with butter-yellow blooms brushed with rose and apricot. Plants are super-productive and have long, strong stems. A must-grow!

Also known as: Avignon Apricot II

DETAILS:

QTY: 50

SITE: Sun/ Part Shade

TYPE: Annual

SEED DEPTH: Surface Sow

GERMINATION: 7-14 days at 21-24°C 

HEIGHT: 30 - 36"

MATURITY: 110 - 120 Days

SPACING: 4 - 12"

How to Grow:

Indoors (recommended) - Surface-sow into seedling container, 8-10 weeks before last frost. Light is required for germination; cover just enough to hold seeds in place. Harden off and transplant out after danger of frost has passed. Pinching encourages branching. Light is required for germination, but a fine layer of vermiculite covering the seeds can maintain moisture levels and prevent algae growth. Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid covering the seed with displaced soil. If desired, for a bushier plant that produces more flower-producing side branches, pinch young plants back by half their height when plants have formed 4-6 leaves or are approximately 3-4 inches tall. Pinching will delay the crop time by a few weeks. If pinching, space plants 6-12 inches apart. Direct seeding is not recommended.