Snapdragon

SEASONALITY
➜ Available Year-Round

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Line Flower, Accent Flower

VASE LIFE
➜ Moderately Long-Lasting

HEAD SIZE
➜ 4–10in

STEM LENGTH
➜ 40–120cm

➜ Process snapdragons promptly by recutting the stems and placing them into clean, fresh water as soon as they arrive

➜ Allow 3–4 hours of hydration before designing so the stems become fully conditioned and the florets continue opening naturally

➜ Strip any foliage that will fall below the water line, but leave the upper foliage intact to help frame the blooms

➜ Snapdragons work well in vases of all sizes, and are an excellent choice for centerpieces, ceremony pieces, and large event work where vertical movement adds dimension

➜ Use stems with varying stages of bloom throughout the design—the gradual progression from buds to open florets gives snapdragons their signature charm

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Strong vertical impact
♡ Great color range
♡ Multiple blooms per stem
♡ Excellent design versatility

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Blooms often open at different stages
✗ Can be top-heavy in smaller arrangements
✗ Sometimes arrives looking slightly chaotic
✗ Auditioned for every school play

Why are they called snapdragons?
➜ Give an individual floret a gentle squeeze and you'll see the "dragon's mouth" appear to open and close—a playful feature that's inspired the flower's common name for centuries

Should my snapdragons arrive fully open?
➜ Not usually—they're typically harvested with blooms opening from the bottom upward, allowing the remaining florets to continue opening after conditioning for a longer display

What makes snapdragons different from stock?
➜ While both create beautiful vertical lines, snapdragons offer a lighter, more open appearance with individually spaced florets, while stock provides fuller flower spikes and a wonderfully fragrant presence

What flowers pair especially well with snapdragons?
➜ They complement garden roses, ranunculus, lisianthus, delphinium, scabiosa, and other romantic flowers that benefit from added height and movement

Why do florists use snapdragons so often?
➜ Few flowers create the same cheerful height, color, and natural movement while remaining versatile enough for everything from everyday bouquets to elaborate wedding designs

☆ Incredible height and movement
☆ One of the best line flowers available
☆ Huge color selection
☆ Excellent wedding and event flower
☆ Somehow makes every arrangement more interesting

☆ Delphinium
☆ Anthurium
☆ Garden Roses
☆ Lisianthus
☆ Stock
☆ Scabiosa
☆ Ginger

☆ The name snapdragon comes from the flower's hinged blossoms, which resemble the face of a dragon that "snaps" open when gently squeezed

☆ Snapdragons continue opening from the bottom of the stem upward after harvest, allowing each stem to evolve beautifully throughout its vase life

☆ Although often categorized as a line flower, snapdragons also contribute color, movement, and rhythm—making them one of the most versatile flowers in a florist's cooler