Snapdragon 'Dwarf Magic Carpet'

Antirrhinum majus

How to grow Snapdragon 'Dwarf Magic Carpet'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Prefers well-drained, neutral pH soil. Pinch back when they are a few inches tall to encourage branching. Deadheading will encourage more blooms.

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Dwarf Magic Carpet is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Dwarf Magic Carpet needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.1 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Dwarf Magic Carpet from seed

Plant in early spring, or in warm climates, plant in late summer. Freeze seed for 48 hours before sowing.

Sow 0.0 inches (0.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 5.85 inches (15.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 13°C / 55°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Dwarf Magic Carpet about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Dwarf Magic Carpet

thin seedlings when they are 2" tall with final spacing 9".

Dwarf Magic Carpet is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Dwarf Magic Carpet

Snapdragon Dwarf Magic Carpet Etymology

The common name derives from the flowers which, when squeezed, open their “mouths”.

Other Names for Snapdragon 'Dwarf Magic Carpet'

Magic Carpet Mix, Magic Carpet Blend