Antirrhinum majus, Snapdragon Madame Butterfly pastel yellow with double flowers
If you haven’t tried butterfly snapdragons yet, they are an absolute must-have! These remarkable flowers are guaranteed to become your new favorite type of snapdragon. Unlike the conventional dragon-shaped heads, butterfly snapdragons open up to reveal a stunning double layer of petals.

This particular variety belongs to the Madame Butterfly series and showcases an exquisite range of creamy to fresh pastel yellow tones. However, what truly sets them apart from regular snapdragons is their enchanting sweet scent, which adds an extra touch of magic to your garden.

Indulge your senses with the captivating beauty and delightful fragrance of butterfly snapdragons. Their unique charm will surely leave you spellbound and make them a standout addition to your floral collection.

Planting information to grow Snapdragons from seed:
Plant type: half-hardy annual or perennial
Height: 60 – 80 cm
Position: full sun, partial shade
Start: Autumn and spring
Number of days until plants bloom: 110 – 120
Distance between the plants: 25 cm
Pinching: yes, at 30 cm
germination: 10-21 days 18-20°C, surface sow and don’t cover seeds
Scented: Yes!
Cutflower: Yes
Pollinator-friendly: double snapdragons are more difficult from them to enter compared to regular-shaped snapdragons
Number of seeds per pack: 50

How to grow double flower Snapdragon Madame Butterfly pastel yellow from seed
Snapdragons possess some of the smallest seeds in the plant kingdom! While they can be a bit challenging to sow, the rewards are well worth it. Due to their minuscule size and light dependency for germination, I recommend not covering the seeds when planting. Depending on your climate, you can start sowing the seeds in the autumn if you experience a mild winter or in early spring using seed trays in a greenhouse, polytunnel, or on a windowsill. These plants are considered half-hardy and can be transplanted outdoors in late spring. Given their tall and heavy stems, it is advisable to provide support to prevent them from bending. Snapdragons exhibit continuous blooming if you diligently remove the faded flowers. For rejuvenation, you can prune the stems deeply, and new shoots will emerge just below the cut. Snapdragons also make splendid-cut flowers. Harvest the stems when the first few flowers begin to open and remove most of the foliage. With proper care, we have observed stems lasting up to two weeks!

Did you know it is very easy to root the cutting of snapdragons? if you pinch the plants you can dip the ends in rooting powder and plant them in trays. A propagator will help to maintain a high level of moisture in the air and prevents cutting from drying out.