Overview
Antirrhinum majus 'Brazilian Carnival' (mixed) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Antirrhinum, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Antirrhinum majus 'Brazilian Carnival' (mixed) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens, cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens and patio and container plants.
About
Antirrhinum majus 'Brazilian Carnival' 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 with a south- or west-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils such as sand, chalk, or loam with neutral to alkaline or acidic pH. Suitable for wildlife gardens, cottage and informal gardens, city courtyards, patios, and containers, it flowers in spring and summer and is hardy to UK zone H3.
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
- Sand, Chalk, Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Antirrhinum majus 'Brazilian Carnival' (mixed) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Antirrhinum majus 'Brazilian Carnival' (mixed)
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown at 16-18°C in late summer or early autumn, and overwinter young plants under glass, or by seed in early spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to antirrhinum rust, and powdery mildews; may also be affected by damping off, downy mildews, Fusarium wilt, leaf spots, sclerotinia diseases, shothole, Verticillium wilt, and other wilts
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Antirrhinum majus 'Brazilian Carnival' (mixed)?
Antirrhinum majus 'Brazilian Carnival' (mixed) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Antirrhinum majus 'Brazilian Carnival' (mixed) need?
Antirrhinum majus 'Brazilian Carnival' (mixed) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sand, chalk and loam. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
Is Antirrhinum majus 'Brazilian Carnival' (mixed) hardy in the UK?
Antirrhinum majus 'Brazilian Carnival' (mixed) 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 majus 'Brazilian Carnival' (mixed)?
Propagate by seed sown at 16-18°C in late summer or early autumn, and overwinter young plants under glass, or by seed in early spring.
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