Snapdragon Orange Wonder
Long-blooming in gardens and long-lasting in bouquets, ‘Orange Wonder’ wows with its blazing display of peachy orange blossoms brimmed with pink, framed by lush green foliage. The uniquely-shaped, vibrant blooms are also edible and make a whimsical garnish on salads, desserts, and beverages. Adorn beds and borders to keep your garden abuzz with pollinators all season long! Perennial in USDA zones 5 and warmer, usually grown as an annual.
Variety Info
- Family:Â Plantaginaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae) Plantain family, includes statice, armeria, plumbago, snapdragon, penstemon, veronica, and toadflax.
- Native:Â Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and West Asia
- Hardiness:Â Usually grown as an annual, though perennial in USDA zone 5 and warmer.
- Exposure:Â Full sun to part shade
- Bloom Period:Â Heaviest in cool weather
- Plant Dimensions: 30″–36″ tall, 10″–12″ wide
- Variety Info: 1 ½” flowers in an ombre shade of bright orange that blends into a deep pink.
- Attributes:Â Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Edible Flower
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside:Â Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as soil can be worked. Mild Climates: Late summer to early fall for winter and spring bloom.
- When to Start Inside:Â RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.
- Days to Emerge: 10 – 15 days
- Seed Depth:Â Surface
- Seed Spacing:Â A group of 3 seeds every 12″
- Thinning:Â When 1/2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″
