08 June 2025
Snapdragons : Early summer flowers in the flower farm
Snapdragons are one of my absolute favourites. They are very productive and are a true cut and come again flowers. This means the more you pick them the more they flower. They also have a lovely scent, which you don’t seem to find in imported snapdragons.
A Rainbow of Possibilities
One of the things we love most about snapdragons is their glorious range of colours. From classic whites to bright pink/corals and reds, there’s something for everyone.
And the shapes! Some varieties give us those classic dragon-mouth blooms that children love to gently pinch to make them "talk," while others offer more open-faced flowers and then there’s my favourite the Madam Butterfly variety, which are frillier due to their double petals and they last longer as it’s harder for bees and other insects to pollinate them.
A Sustainable Choice
More and more people are looking for locally grown, seasonal flowers these days, and our British grown snapdragons fit the bill perfectly and go from field to vase in hours, not days.
They're grown right here in the Cotswolds without pesticides and cut fresh when they're at their absolute best. No air miles, no cold storage – just beautiful British flowers with all their scent and character intact.
Vase Life Tips from the Farm
Want to make your snapdragons last even longer in the vase? Here are our tried-and-tested tips:
- Give stems a fresh cut before placing in water
- Strip any foliage that would sit below the waterline
- Change the water every couple of days
- Keep away from fruit bowls and ripening bananas
- Display away from direct sunlight and radiators
Whether you're a dedicated flower arranger, a florist seeking something special, or simply someone who loves having a jug of fresh flowers to brighten your kitchen table, snapdragons bring joy in abundance. They've been a firm favourite of our little flower farm for many years and we couldn't imagine our flower field without them.
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