Antirrhinum majus 'Dazzling Lips Lemon' is a stunning and adaptable plant that brings a burst of color to gardens across the UK during the summer. Its compact growth and ability to bloom continuously make it a fantastic option for gardeners of all skill levels, whether you're just starting out or have years of experience under your belt. This delightful flower is sure to brighten up any outdoor space with its cheerful presence.
The plant showcases bright lemon-yellow flowers adorned with warm yellow speckles near the throat, creating a striking visual appeal. Not only are these blooms beautiful, but they are also highly fragrant, filling the garden with a lovely scent that enhances the overall experience. With a flowering period that lasts from May to September, you can enjoy a vibrant display of color throughout the summer months, making it a true highlight of the garden.
With a height of 60cm and a spread of 40cm, the individual blooms measure about 4 cm in diameter, making them a perfect size for various garden settings. The lance-shaped, deep green leaves grow oppositely along sturdy stems, contributing to the plant's bushy appearance. Thriving in full sun and preferring moist, well-drained soil, this hardy plant is a wonderful addition to mixed borders, flower beds, and even patio containers, attracting bees and butterflies while supporting local biodiversity.
Growing Information
Pot up snapdragon plants using free-draining compost, and grow them on in frost free conditions until large enough to plant outside. Pinch out growing tips while the plants are still small to encourage bushier growth. Once they are well grown, acclimatise antirrhinum plants to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting outdoors on fertile, free draining soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Antirrhinums particularly dislike wet ground, so improve heavy soil conditions by adding coarse grit or sharp sand prior to planting.
