Snapdragon 'Costa Mix II'

Use: Cut flower, beds, borders, containers.
Harvest: Florets on lower third of the spike are open.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Costa Mix II is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 6.1 and 6.5 as Snapdragon is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Indoors (recommended) – 8-10 weeks before last frost. Light required to germinate. Transplant out after danger of frost is past. Direct seeding is not recommended. Growing On: 50-55°F night/60°F day.

Ensure a distance of 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.0 inches (0.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Costa Mix II about 56 days before your last frost date.

Pinching encourages branching but is unnecessary on short varieties.
Light/Soil: Full sun to partial shade; rich, well-drained soil.
Spacing: 9-12".

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Costa Mix II is a tender plant.