Snapdragon Madam Butterfly Rose

Snapdragon Madam Butterfly Rose Seeds

Snapdragon Madam Butterfly Rose is part of the Madam Butterfly series, known for its distinctive double flowers that resemble small azalea blooms. The plants produce tall spikes of soft rose-colored flowers that add height and a delicate tone to garden beds.

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

Key Features

• Group 3-4
• Soft rose 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: soft rose

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