Overview
Antirrhinum majus 'Monarch Scarlet' (Monarch Series) is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Antirrhinum, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Antirrhinum majus 'Monarch Scarlet' (Monarch Series) grows best in full sun and partial shade, 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, patio and container plants, flower borders and beds, wall side borders, bedding and cut flowers.
About
Antirrhinum majus 'Monarch Scarlet' (Monarch Series) is a cultivated snapdragon in the Plantaginaceae with a well-branched habit and deciduous foliage. It flowers from June to September, producing upright spikes that suit cutting. Grow it in full sun or partial shade on freely draining soils of chalk, clay, loam or sand. It is classed H3 in the UK, so give winter protection in colder or exposed sites.
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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In the garden
Antirrhinum majus 'Monarch Scarlet' (Monarch Series) is a named cultivar of Antirrhinum majus in the family Plantaginaceae. The plant forms a well-branched clump with deciduous leaves and produces flower spikes through the summer; in the UK its flowering season runs from June to September. Position the plants in full sun or partial shade on well-drained soils; they will tolerate chalk, clay, loam or sand and a wide range of pH from acid to alkaline. A south- or west-facing, sheltered spot reduces exposure to strong winter winds and helps protect tender shoots. The cultivar is rated H3 (borderline) for UK hardiness, so in colder gardens consider a frost-free mulch, siting against a sheltered wall, or lifting containers to overwinter under cover. Use 'Monarch Scarlet' where upright flower spikes are wanted: bedding and borders, city courtyards, patio containers and wall-side plantings. Stems also work well as cut flowers. Planting in groups or alongside other early-summer perennials provides structure through its June–September flowering period.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Antirrhinum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Antirrhinum majus 'Monarch Scarlet' (Monarch Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders, Bedding, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Antirrhinum majus 'Monarch Scarlet' (Monarch Series)
- Propagation
- 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
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Antirrhinum rust, Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Antirrhinum majus 'Monarch Scarlet' (Monarch Series)?
Antirrhinum majus 'Monarch Scarlet' (Monarch Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Antirrhinum majus 'Monarch Scarlet' (Monarch Series) need?
Antirrhinum majus 'Monarch Scarlet' (Monarch Series) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Antirrhinum majus 'Monarch Scarlet' (Monarch Series) hardy in the UK?
Antirrhinum majus 'Monarch Scarlet' (Monarch 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 majus 'Monarch Scarlet' (Monarch Series)?
Seed sown at 16-18°C in late summer or early autumn, and overwinter young plants under glass, or by seed in early spring.
