Antirrhinum 'DoubleShot Peach' Seeds

Antirrhinum majus 'DoubleShot Peach' is a world away from the bedding plants you might remember from childhood. These are sophisticated, high-performance flowers bred specifically for beauty and resilience.

Instead of the traditional "snapping" mouth, 'DoubleShot' produces ruffled, open-faced double blooms that look remarkably like miniature roses or azaleas. The colour is exquisite—a warm, glowing blend of soft peach, apricot, and subtle champagne tones. It brings a touch of vintage elegance to any border or vase.

Why Your Garden Needs 'DoubleShot Peach'

If you enjoy cutting flowers for your home, this is an absolute must-have. It was bred to be a cut flower, meaning it produces incredibly strong, sturdy stems that won't collapse in the wind. The vase life is outstanding, often lasting over 10 days in water.

It is also a "cut-and-come-again" variety. The more you harvest the stems for bouquets, the more the plant will branch out and produce fresh spikes. It is vigorous, heat-tolerant, and flowers tirelessly from early summer right through to the first frosts.

Understanding the Plant: What is a Half-Hardy Annual?

Antirrhinum is technically a short-lived perennial, but in the UK we grow it as a Half-Hardy Annual.

This means we sow it fresh every spring to get the most vigorous display. While it can't handle deep freezes, it is actually tougher than people give it credit for. If you have a mild winter and a sheltered spot, don't be surprised if your plants survive to flower a second year!

Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow

Snapdragons are easy to grow, but they have one specific requirement to get started.

🌱 Germination (The Light Trick):
These seeds need light to germinate. Sow them on the surface of moist compost and press them down gently. Do not cover them with soil (or use only the finest dusting of vermiculite). Keep them warm (around 20-24°C) and moist, and they should appear within 10-14 days.

Where to Sow:
Start them indoors in trays from January to March for the earliest flowers. You can also sow them in autumn (August/September) and overwinter them in a greenhouse for massive, early plants next spring.

Care While Growing:
The "Pinch": When the seedlings are about 3-4 inches tall, nip out the top pair of leaves. It feels scary to do, but this encourages the plant to branch out, giving you a bushier plant with many more flower stems.

Plant Specifications

Here is a quick reference guide to the key features, helping you decide if these peachy blooms are the right fit for your garden.

My Recommended Garden Companions

The warm apricot tones of 'DoubleShot Peach' look stunning when paired with soft blues or crisp whites. Here are my top pairings from our shop:

• 💜 Salvia 'Violet Queen': The deep, rich violet spikes of this Salvia provide the perfect dark backdrop to make the pale peach of the Snapdragons really glow.
• ☁️ Cosmos 'Purity': The clean white flowers and ferny foliage of this Cosmos act as a soft, neutral filler, giving the display a relaxed, "meadow" feel that stops the Snapdragons from looking too formal.

📅 Sowing & Flowering Calendar

Sow early indoors for the longest flowering season.

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