Snapdragon 'Madame Butterfly'

Antirrhinum majus

How to grow Snapdragon 'Madame Butterfly'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Madame Butterfly is thought of as hardy, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.1 and 6.5 as Madame Butterfly likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Madame Butterfly from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.0 inches (0.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between Snapdragon plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Madame Butterfly about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Madame Butterfly

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Madame Butterfly is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Madame Butterfly