My snapdragons grow well along the south side of the house. When fall comes, I just leave the plants in the ground but do nothing to protect the plant. They add interest in the winter months. When spring comes, should I cut back the old plants to ground level, or rip the roots out of the ground. They are sold as annuals, but I've had luck with the plants reseeding themselves and have not had to purchase many new snapdragons in the spring. Thank you. DD
Snapdragons are referred to as half-hardy annuals; they will survive if winter is mild or if insulated by snow. I cut mine back to where it is green. The roots of plants that didn't make it can be left to compost. Those I snip off at ground level. Hybrids will slowly change height and color as they don't come back true from seed. I now have some 6" yellow snaps, 12" pink and taller red and several with mixed colors - all from the same original red plants. I have an informal garden and this works well for me.
Is "Angelina" snap dragon a summer variety?
Yes, these are marketed as a summer variety. This article will give you more information on the care of Snapdragons: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/angelonia/growing-angelonia-plants.htm
How do I collect the seeds from the dead plants. I see a little round bulb like thing where there was a flower. Is the seed inside that or are they very tiny little black seeds I get when I try to break one of the round things apart. I hope you can help. Thank you
Snapdragon seeds are extremely small and black. You've identified the seed head. Wait until it is dark brown to black before harvesting seed. Often you'll see the seed pod start to open. This is when the seed is ready. If you are storing seed indoors over the winter, make sure it is completely dry then put it in a glass jar in the refrig or basement - anywhere around 40 degrees F. In zone 5, you can also strew the seed outdoors where you want it to grow next spring. Do not cover the seeds with soil. You will get blooms earlier if you start the seeds indoors in late winter. Here is an article that explains growing snapdragon from seed. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/snapdragon/growing-snapdragon-seeds.htm
here you say that snapdragons can be grown in shade https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/snapdragon/growing-snapdragon.htm and here you say that they have to have full sun https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/snapdragon/growing-snapdragon.htm
These seem to be the same article and they both say to plant in full sun.
Full to part sun is correct for snapdragons.
These seem to be the same article and they both say to plant in full sun.
Full to part sun is correct for snapdragons.
There are brown buds on my Snapdragon plants that look like they're dried up. I want to deadhead these, but want to make sure that it's OK to do so. I've attached (2) photo's. Thanks !
Sure, you can pull off the brown, spent buds! If you wanted to wait until the entire flower stalk dies, you can prune it all at once and possibly harvest seeds.
Here is an article that will help you with their care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/snapdragon/growing-snapdragon.htm
collect seeds but not how to deadhead snapdragons specifically?
You can deadhead them below the first flower on the spike. Later in the summer if the blooming slows, cut it back by a third to one-half to promote new growth.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/snapdragon/growing-snapdragon.htm
I love snapdragons and hope to keep over the winter. they get long and liMP. CAN I PRUN THEM BACK TO GET MORE FLOWERS AND NEED A TIP ON RAISING SNAPDRAGONS
Yes, you can trim them back to promote more blooms. The newer cultivars don't seem to need much trimming. They keep blooming no matter what. The perennial snapdragon, Spanish snapdragon, blooms all summer.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/snapdragon/overwintering-snapdragons.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/snapdragon/growing-snapdragon.htm