Keep in mind when planting that Monarch mixed is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will survive though longer winters with little or no damage. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 6.0 and 7.0 as Snapdragon is a weakly acidic soil to neutral soil loving plant.
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Monarch mixed about 56 days before your last frost date.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Monarch mixed is a very hardy plant.