Overview
Antirrhinum Luminaire White Improved ('Balumwhitim') is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Antirrhinum, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Antirrhinum Luminaire White Improved ('Balumwhitim') 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 Luminaire White Improved ('Balumwhitim') is a bushy cultivar of the Antirrhinum genus, which includes annuals, perennials, or sub-shrubs with simple foliage and tubular, two-lipped flowers. This herbaceous perennial or annual biennial thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is deciduous and flowers in spring and summer, making it suitable for bedding, borders, and cut flowers. The plant is hardy to UK zone H3 and can be propagated 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 Luminaire White Improved ('Balumwhitim') 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 Luminaire White Improved ('Balumwhitim')
- Propagation
- Seed, softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Antirrhinum Luminaire White Improved ('Balumwhitim')?
Antirrhinum Luminaire White Improved ('Balumwhitim') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Antirrhinum Luminaire White Improved ('Balumwhitim') need?
Antirrhinum Luminaire White Improved ('Balumwhitim') grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Antirrhinum Luminaire White Improved ('Balumwhitim') hardy in the UK?
Antirrhinum Luminaire White Improved ('Balumwhitim') 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 Luminaire White Improved ('Balumwhitim')?
Seed, softwood cuttings.
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