Overview
Antirrhinum 'Chimes Rose and White' (Chimes Series) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Antirrhinum, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Antirrhinum 'Chimes Rose and White' (Chimes Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include bedding, borders and cut flowers.
About
Antirrhinum 'Chimes Rose and White' (Chimes Series) is a bushy herbaceous perennial or annual biennial belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Like other Antirrhinum species, it features simple foliage and tubular, two-lipped flowers that bloom from spring through summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is suitable for use in bedding, borders, and as cut flowers, and is hardy to UK zone H3. Propagation can be achieved by seed or softwood cuttings.
About the genus
Antirrhinum is a genus of plants in the Plantaginaceae family, commonly known as dragon flowers or snapdragons because of the flowers' fancied resemblance to the face of a dragon that opens and closes its mouth when laterally squeezed. They are also sometimes called toadflax or dog flower. They are native to rocky areas of Europe, the United States, Canada, and North Africa.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Antirrhinum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Antirrhinum 'Chimes Rose and White' (Chimes Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Bedding, borders, cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Antirrhinum 'Chimes Rose and White' (Chimes Series)
- Propagation
- Seed, softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Antirrhinum 'Chimes Rose and White' (Chimes Series)?
Antirrhinum 'Chimes Rose and White' (Chimes Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Antirrhinum 'Chimes Rose and White' (Chimes Series) need?
Antirrhinum 'Chimes Rose and White' (Chimes Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Antirrhinum 'Chimes Rose and White' (Chimes Series) hardy in the UK?
Antirrhinum 'Chimes Rose and White' (Chimes Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Antirrhinum 'Chimes Rose and White' (Chimes Series)?
Seed, softwood cuttings.
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