Snapdragon Madam Butterfly Red

Snapdragon Madam Butterfly Red Seeds

Snapdragon Madam Butterfly Red is a member of the popular Madam Butterfly series, known for its distinctive double flowers that resemble small azalea blooms. The plants produce tall spikes of deep red flowers that bring bold color and vertical structure to garden beds.

This annual snapdragon grows upright with strong stems and performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. The elegant flower spikes are especially valued for fresh cut flower arrangements and provide reliable blooms during the cool growing season.

Key Features

• Group 3-4
• Rich red double flowers with an azalea-like form.
• Tall plants with strong stems suitable for cutting.
• Elegant flower spikes for borders and cutting gardens.
• Long blooming during the cool season.
• Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators.

Plant Information

• Height: 60–75 cm
• Spread: 30–40 cm
• Plant type: Annual
• Flowering: First year
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Well drained fertile soil
• Water: Moderate
• Flower color: Red

Seed Germination

• Seed depth: Surface sow or press lightly into soil
• Germination time: 1–5 days
• Ideal germination temperature: 22–24°C

Growing Tips

• Start seeds indoors or in seed trays during the cool planting season. Transplant seedlings once established, spacing plants about 30–35 cm apart.
• Pinching young plants may encourage branching and increase the number of flowering stems.

Gulf Planting Season

• Best sowing time in the Gulf: September – November
• Transplanting: October – December
• Expected flowering: January – April

Garden Uses

• Cut flower gardens
• Borders
• Pollinator gardens
• Landscape planting
• Cottage gardens