Snapdragon 'Brighton Rock' Seeds

Brighton Rock is an old-fashioned snapdragon mix whose flowers are splashed and striped in two colours, so no two spikes look quite alike. Antirrhinum majus 'Brighton Rock' carries dense spikes of the classic hinged flowers in blends of red, pink, yellow, cream and soft pastels. It is a reliable cut flower, lasting well in a vase, and the bumblebees love it: they are heavy enough to prise the petals open. Grow it in borders, cottage-garden planting or a pot on the patio for colour from early summer to autumn.

Sowing and growing

• Sow indoors February to April at 15 to 20°C, or outdoors April to May where it is to flower
• Depth: sow on the surface and press in lightly; the seed needs light
• Germination: 10 to 21 days
• Plant out in late May once frosts are over, 25 to 30 cm apart
• Position: full sun, in any reasonably drained soil
• Height: about 45 cm; spread 45 cm
• Flowers: June to October; cut back after the first flush for a second
• Lifecycle: grown as a half-hardy annual; may overwinter in mild, sheltered gardens

What you receive: a packet of about 1,500 open-pollinated seeds from Piccolo Seeds, with growing instructions on the back.

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