{"title":"Peach Flowers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cosmos-apricotta-seeds","title":"Cosmos Apricotta","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCosmos 'Apricotta' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA unique designer variety in a dreamy blend of apricot, peach, and cantaloupe. These large, open flowers on airy foliage provide a relentless supply of sophisticated blooms for romantic bouquets.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Apricotta' took the gardening world by storm when it was released, offering a completely new colour break in Cosmos. It produces large, open flowers in a dreamy blend of soft apricot, peach, and cantaloupe melon, with a subtle mauve-pink ring around the centre. This is a sophisticated, \"designer\" flower that looks like it belongs in a high-end wedding bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its delicate, vintage appearance, it is a robust, tall grower (up to 1.2m) that pumps out blooms relentlessly from mid-summer until the frost. The feathery foliage provides an airy backdrop to those gorgeous peachy saucers, and every single bloom is a cut flower waiting to happen. If you're growing a cutting patch, this is an absolute must-have variety—the colour is utterly unique and looks stunning in romantic, pastel arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding the Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCosmos bipinnatus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Apricotta' is a robust \u003cstrong\u003eHalf-Hardy Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e (H2). Native to the sun-baked landscapes of Mexico, it is biologically programmed to thrive in full sun and surprisingly lean soil. This variety is a prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eFleuroselect Novelty Winner\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognised for its exceptional colour break and superior flower power in the UK climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Starvation\" Rule:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most important aspects of Cosmos biology is its dislike of rich soil. If grown in manured ground or treated with nitrogen-heavy fertilizers, the plant will put all its energy into massive green foliage, often failing to produce any flowers at all. For the best apricot display, plant them in poor, dry, or sandy soil and avoid feeding entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner Peach Palette:\u003c\/strong\u003e The unique colouring of 'Apricotta' is prized by floral designers because it perfectly bridges the gap between warm sunset tones and soft pastels. Its large, open faces provide a focal point in bouquets that is far more modern and sophisticated than traditional heritage varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmos is one of the easiest and fastest plants to raise from seed, making it a perfect project for beginners or children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors from \u003cstrong\u003eMarch to April\u003c\/strong\u003e for early summer blooms, or direct sow outdoors in \u003cstrong\u003eMay\u003c\/strong\u003e once the soil has warmed. Sow seeds 5mm deep into moist seed compost. Germination is exceptionally rapid, typically occurring within 7-14 days at a constant temperature of 20°C. If sowing indoors, a bright windowsill provides enough light for healthy early growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey demand \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and thrive in poor, well-drained soil. They are the ideal solution for filling large gaps at the back of a sunny border where their tall, billowing habit can act as a seasonal screen. Space plants 45cm apart to allow their airy, architectural framework to develop fully without overcrowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo encourage a sturdy, multi-stemmed plant, \u003cstrong\u003epinching is essential\u003c\/strong\u003e. When seedlings reach 20cm tall, pinch out the top growing tip; this prevents the plant from becoming too \"top-heavy\" and toppling over in late summer storms. Weekly deadheading is also vital—never let the flowers go to seed if you want them to continue blooming until the first October frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCosmos bipinnatus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Apricotta'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMexican Aster \/ Apricot Cosmos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHalf-Hardy Annual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH2\u003c\/strong\u003e (Frost sensitive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e90cm - 120cm (Tall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e50cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePlant 45cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eJuly to October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e✂️ Professional Cut Flowers\u003cbr\u003e🍑 Peach \u0026amp; Pastel Themes\u003cbr\u003e🐝 Bee \u0026amp; Butterfly Support\u003cbr\u003e🏆 Fleuroselect Award Winner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApproximately 30 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🤝\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Garden Combinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm apricot tones of 'Apricotta' act as a versatile \"blender\" that works spectacularly with partners from our available range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e💙\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Salvia Blue Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/salvia-viridis-blue-seeds\"\u003eSalvia viridis 'Blue'\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The High-Contrast Look. The deep indigo-blue bracts of this Salvia provide a brilliant structural counterpoint to the soft peach of the 'Apricotta' petals. This combination prevents the border from looking too \"sugary\" and adds professional design depth to summer arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e☁️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Ammi majus Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/ammi-majus-seeds\"\u003eAmmi majus\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Texture Match. The lacy white umbels of Ammi majus (Bishop's Flower) provide a soft, airy backdrop that allows the unique apricot hue of the Cosmos to truly shine. Together, they create a dreamy, \"wild meadow\" display that is a favourite for romantic bridal bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📅\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #666; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow indoors in spring or direct sow once the soil warms for an unstoppable harvest of unique apricot blooms from mid-summer until the autumn frosts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; 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For the longest vase life of 5-7 days, harvest the stems in the early morning when the buds are just beginning to open their petals, and always strip the lower foliage to keep the water clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Essential Cutting Garden Variety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its stamina and ability to thrive in poor soils, \u003cem\u003eCosmos bipinnatus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Apricotta' is an essential choice for those wanting to create a romantic, low-maintenance garden that provides professional-grade designer blooms for the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #e8f5e9; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #4caf50;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eWant more detailed growing advice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\" style=\"color: #2e7d32; 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Where the classic snapdragon produces its characteristic hinged-lip flower — closed, two-lipped, and accessible only to bumblebees strong enough to force it open — 'DoubleShot Peach' produces a fully open, fully double, ruffled flower that sits face-on to the viewer and resembles nothing so much as a very small, perfectly formed rose or an azalea bloom. The layers of petals — many more per flower than a standard snapdragon — are a warm, glowing blend of apricot, peach, and soft champagne, a colour that sits at exactly the point where summer warmth meets autumn depth and that coordinates with the \"vintage sunset\" and \"dusty romance\" palettes that contemporary floral design has made its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an F1 hybrid from the 'DoubleShot' series, it brings professional-grade performance to every quality that matters for the cutting garden — hybrid vigour, consistent flower form, strong wind-resistant stems, and reliable germination. The stems are sturdy enough to stand without staking at 45–55cm and hold their flowers in the wind rather than shedding petals, which is the quality that distinguishes a cutting garden annual from a garden display annual in practical use. Sown from January for the longest possible season, pinched at 3–4 pairs of leaves, and cut at the right stage — bottom two or three florets open, top still in bud — 'DoubleShot Peach' provides cutting stems of seven to ten days' vase life from June through October. This is not a novelty snapdragon. It is a seriously good cut flower in a colour that is very difficult to find elsewhere from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section\"\u003e\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 1: Understanding the Plant --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntirrhinum majus\u003c\/em\u003e 'DoubleShot Peach' is an \u003cstrong\u003eF1 Hybrid Half-Hardy Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e — a professional cut flower variety from the 'DoubleShot' series, bred for open-faced, fully double flowers on wind-resistant, upright stems of 45–55cm. It is the cutting garden-focused counterpart to 'Crown Mixed' — where Crown Mixed is a bedding and border variety bred for bushy mounded display, DoubleShot Peach is a cutting variety bred for strong individual stems and exceptional flower quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Open-Faced Double Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e The transformation from the classic snapdragon's hinged-lip form to the open-faced double of 'DoubleShot Peach' is the result of deliberate breeding selection that suppresses the fused lower lip and dramatically increases petal count. The resulting flower is entirely different in appearance and behaviour — open to the front, presenting multiple layers of ruffled petals that unfurl progressively from the base of the spike upward, and accessible to a much wider range of pollinators than the standard hinged form. Bees of all sizes, butterflies, and hoverflies can all access the open flowers freely, making this variety significantly more pollinator-inclusive than traditional snapdragons, though it lacks the specific bumblebee-exclusivity that gives Crown Mixed its particular ecological interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe F1 Advantage for Cut Flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e F1 hybrid vigour is particularly valuable in cut flower varieties because it directly improves the qualities that matter most for stem quality — uniformity of height (every stem from a batch of plants is the same length), consistency of flower form (every flower on every plant expresses the double characteristic fully), and stem strength (hybrid vigour produces thicker, more rigid stems that hold up better in a vase). The 25 seeds per packet — significantly fewer than most annuals in the range — reflects both the premium cost of F1 hybrid seed production and the precision with which each seed can be expected to perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'DoubleShot Peach' alongside 'Crown Mixed' and 'Night and Day':\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bishy Barnabee's antirrhinum range covers three distinct varieties for three distinct purposes. 'Crown Mixed' is the intermediate bedding snapdragon — bushy, multi-coloured, bumblebee-specific, and ideal for border display. 'DoubleShot Peach' is the premium single-colour cutting garden F1 — open-faced, double-flowered, wind-resistant, and bred for stem quality. 'Night and Day' is the dramatic bicolour — deep near-black crimson with white contrasting throat, for the cutting garden arranger who wants something more striking. All three share the same growing requirements, the same flowering season, and the same light germination need, but are otherwise entirely different plants serving entirely different garden purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 2: Growing Guide --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🌱 Growing Guide\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'DoubleShot Peach' is grown in the same way as other antirrhinum but benefits from a particularly early start — January or February sowing produces the longest possible season and the most established plants at planting-out time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors from \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary to March\u003c\/strong\u003e — the earlier the better for this variety. Surface sow onto moist compost and do not cover — the fine seed requires light to germinate. Maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e20–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Germination typically occurs within \u003cstrong\u003e10–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. With only 25 seeds per packet, each seedling is valuable — sow carefully, prick out gently, and grow on in good light to prevent drawn, leggy growth that is harder to handle at transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinching Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePinch out the central growing tip when the plant has \u003cstrong\u003ethree to four pairs of leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is slightly earlier than Crown Mixed's 10cm rule and is more important for this cutting variety because it determines whether the plant produces one or many cutting stems. A well-pinched plant produces four to eight strong lateral stems, each of which will carry a full-length flower spike suitable for cutting; an unpinched plant produces one or two. With only 25 seeds per packet, maximising the output per plant through careful pinching is the single most important cultural decision for this variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant out from \u003cstrong\u003eMay to June\u003c\/strong\u003e after thorough hardening off. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e25cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e in full sun or light partial shade. 'DoubleShot Peach' tolerates slightly shadier conditions than Crown Mixed and performs acceptably in positions that receive four to five hours of direct sun rather than the full six or more. Firm the planting well and water thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting for the Vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest when the \u003cstrong\u003ebottom two to three florets are open\u003c\/strong\u003e and the top of the spike is still in tight bud. This stage produces the longest vase life — typically seven to ten days — as the florets continue opening from the base upward throughout the vase period. Cutting when the whole spike is open reduces vase life significantly. Change vase water every two days and recut the stem base to maintain fresh water uptake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 3: Plant Specifications --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAntirrhinum majus\u003c\/em\u003e 'DoubleShot Peach'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnapdragon 'DoubleShot Peach' \/ Double Snapdragon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF1 Hybrid Half-Hardy Annual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH3 — tolerates light frost; plant out after last frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun \/ Light Shade ☀️⛅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45–55cm — mid-height, self-supporting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower Form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-faced, fully double — ruffled, rose-like; not the classic hinged-lip form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower Colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm apricot, peach, soft champagne — single colour, not a mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune to October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent — wind-resistant F1 hybrid; self-supporting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVase Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–10 days — cut at bottom 2–3 florets open, top in bud\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF1 Hybrid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — consistent form, vigour, and performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds per Packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 25 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"perfect-for-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-peach\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e✂️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003ePremium Cutting Garden Stems\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-apri\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🍑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eSunset \u0026amp; Vintage Colour Schemes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-teal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e💐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eWedding \u0026amp; Occasion Arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-green\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e💨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eExposed \u0026amp; Windy Garden Positions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-slate\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eRomantic Warm-Tone Border Planting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 4: Garden Combinations --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🤝 Beautiful Garden Combinations\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm apricot-peach-champagne palette of 'DoubleShot Peach' is one of the most versatile and most sought-after tones in contemporary floral arranging — these companions create the most beautiful and most stylistically coherent combinations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"companion-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"purple\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e💜\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/salvia-viridis-oxford-blue-seeds\" title=\"Salvia Viridis Oxford Blue Seeds\"\u003eSalvia viridis 'Oxford Blue'\u003c\/a\u003e: The Sunset Contrast.\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep indigo-purple bracts of Salvia viridis 'Oxford Blue' alongside the warm apricot and peach of 'DoubleShot Peach' creates one of the most chromatically powerful warm-cool contrasts available from the annual range — the deep, saturated cool of the salvia making the warm, glowing tones of the snapdragon appear richer and more luminous by direct contrast. Both are similar in height, both flower through the same summer-to-autumn window, and both provide outstanding cutting stems. In a vase, the deep purple-blue salvia bracts alongside the layered apricot-peach snapdragon spikes is a combination that florists charge considerably for; from seed it is available to anyone who sows both in February.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"white\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/ammi-majus-seeds\" title=\"Ammi Majus Seeds\"\u003eAmmi Majus\u003c\/a\u003e: The White Framework.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pure white lace umbels of Ammi Majus are the most naturally complementary framework flower for 'DoubleShot Peach's warm tones — the white providing the cooling, lightening visual counterpoint that prevents the apricot-peach from reading as heavy or cloying, and the delicate lace structure contrasting with the dense, ruffled texture of the double snapdragon blooms in a way that makes both look more refined. In a cutting garden arrangement, three or four stems of 'DoubleShot Peach' with an equal number of ammi stems is the simplest and most reliably beautiful combination the two plants produce — this is the pairing that photographs best, lasts longest, and requires the least additional thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cerise\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/antirrhinum-night-and-day-seeds\" title=\"Antirrhinum Night and Day Seeds\"\u003eAntirrhinum 'Night and Day'\u003c\/a\u003e: The Complete Antirrhinum Pairing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growing 'DoubleShot Peach' alongside 'Night and Day' completes the most dramatically contrasting antirrhinum pairing available from the range — the warm, luminous, multi-petalled peach of the double-flowered DoubleShot alongside the dark, near-black crimson with white throat of the classic-form Night and Day. Two entirely different antirrhinum types, two entirely different flower forms, and two colour palettes that are at opposite ends of the warm spectrum — one glowing and light, one deep and theatrical — creating together one of the finest and most striking two-variety cutting garden combinations of the season. In a vase, the two together are genuinely extraordinary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 5: Sowing \u0026 Flowering Calendar --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"calendar-intro\"\u003eSow indoors from January for the longest season — 'DoubleShot Peach' repays an early start with earlier flowering and more cutting stems per plant, and with only 25 seeds per packet every week of growing time between sowing and first flowers matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"calendar-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"calendar-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-label\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eJan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eFeb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eMar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eApr\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eMay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eJun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eJul\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eAug\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eSep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eOct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eNov\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eDec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-label\"\u003e🌱 Sow Indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow first-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow last-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-label\"\u003e🪴 Plant Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-transplant first-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-transplant last-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-label\"\u003e🍑 Flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-flower first-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-flower mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-flower mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-flower mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-flower last-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-sow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSow Indoors\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-transplant\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlant Out\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-flower\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFlowering\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNot active\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✨ Sow in January, Pinch Early \u0026amp; Cut at the Right Stage Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree habits define success with 'DoubleShot Peach'. First, sow as early as January — this variety rewards an early start more than almost any other annual in the range, and a January sowing produces a significantly more established, more productive plant at planting-out time than a March sowing. With only 25 seeds, every extra week of growing time matters. Second, pinch at three to four pairs of leaves rather than waiting for the plant to reach a specific height — the earlier the pinch, the more branching from lower down the stem, and the more usable cutting stems the plant ultimately produces. A well-pinched plant from 25 seeds will produce more total cutting stems across the season than an unpinched one from twice the number of seeds. Third, cut stems at exactly the right stage — bottom two to three florets open, top still in tight bud. This is not a preference; it is the key to the seven-to-ten-day vase life. A stem cut when fully open will last three to four days at best. A stem cut at the right stage will open progressively in the vase and remain beautiful for a week to ten days.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"closing-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍑 The Premium Cutting Garden Snapdragon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntirrhinum majus\u003c\/em\u003e 'DoubleShot Peach' is the snapdragon for the serious cutting garden — an F1 hybrid with professional-grade stem quality, a fully open double flower form that looks nothing like a traditional snapdragon and everything like a very refined rose, and a warm apricot-peach colour that sits at the heart of the most sought-after palette in contemporary floral arranging. Sow it in January, pinch it at three to four pairs of leaves, cut it at the right stage, and grow it alongside Salvia viridis 'Oxford Blue' and Ammi Majus for the most polished and most immediately beautiful cutting garden combination available from the antirrhinum range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eWant more detailed growing advice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\"\u003eView our Complete Growing Guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46251781914811,"sku":"ANT-DSP","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/files\/Antirrhinum_DoubleShot_Peach_1.jpg?v=1775754771"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/collections\/colour_peach.oembed","provider":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}