Overview
Antirrhinum 'Pendula Lampion Salmon/Orange' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Antirrhinum, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Antirrhinum 'Pendula Lampion Salmon/Orange' 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 'Pendula Lampion Salmon/Orange' 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 a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Deciduous in nature, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and is suitable for use in bedding, borders, and as cut flowers. It blooms in spring and summer, adding seasonal interest to the garden.
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 'Pendula Lampion Salmon/Orange' 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 'Pendula Lampion Salmon/Orange'
- Propagation
- Seed, softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Antirrhinum 'Pendula Lampion Salmon/Orange'?
Antirrhinum 'Pendula Lampion Salmon/Orange' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Antirrhinum 'Pendula Lampion Salmon/Orange' need?
Antirrhinum 'Pendula Lampion Salmon/Orange' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Antirrhinum 'Pendula Lampion Salmon/Orange' hardy in the UK?
Antirrhinum 'Pendula Lampion Salmon/Orange' 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 'Pendula Lampion Salmon/Orange'?
Seed, softwood cuttings.
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