Snapdragon

Tuesday, March 15 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

The botanical name for the snapdragon is Antirrhinum from the Greek words ‘anti’ (like) and ‘rhin’ (nose) – referring to the flowers’ snout like appearance.  Squeezing the sides of a blossom will cause the flower’s ‘mouth’ to open and close, hence its common name.  Often associated with English gardens, the plant has its origins in the Mediterranean region.  To encourage opening of the upper buds, be sure to clean off the older, lower blooms as they fade.