Snap Dragon Tom Thumb

Snap Dragon Tom Thumb is a short, compact, bushy perennial in a wide range of vibrant colours. This plant will look amazing potted on your patio or in the garden. The bees and butterflies really love these plants also. Regular deadheading helps them bloom again and again.

Snapdragons are often thought of as old-fashioned flowers, evoking childhood memories of a grandparents’ garden. The snapdragon gets its common name from its flower shape, which (if you use a little imagination) resembles a dragon’s head, and its mouth opens and closes when you squeeze it.

Snapdragons are short-lived perennial plants that survive well in cold seasons but are often replanted each spring. They do best in partial sun in well composted, well-drained soil, since their roots are susceptible to rotting, although they do require regular watering.

They can be planted in autumn and late winter/spring in most regions except the tropics where they are a winter plant. This variety grows to around 18cm tall, and are perfect plants for use in a border or pots.

You can propagate snapdragons either by seed or cuttings, but if growing from seed, keep in mind that they’re very slow to germinate.

Collecting snapdragon seeds is fun and easy – make sure the pods are dry, then pinch them from the plant and shake the seeds into your hand or a small bowl. If you can’t hear the seeds rattling in the pods, let them dry for a few more days before harvesting.

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