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How to Grow Antirrhinum Majus Rocket Mix

Antirrhinum majus 'Rocket Mix'

Your complete guide to growing Antirrhinum Majus Rocket Mix.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧WaterModerate, consistent moisture, avoid overhead watering
🗺Zones7–10
📏Height0-3 feet
Antirrhinum Majus Rocket Mix📷 Wikipedia: Antirrhinum majus

When to Plant Antirrhinum Majus Rocket Mix

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ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
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Companion Plants for Antirrhinum Majus Rocket Mix

✓ Good companions

Alyssum

Attracts beneficial predatory insects and provides ground cover

Calendula

Repels aphids and attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs

Lobelia

Complements snapdragons visually and attracts pollinators

Marigolds

Repel aphids and whiteflies that commonly attack snapdragons

Nasturtiums

Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles

Parsley

Attracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete for nutrients

Petunias

Attract beneficial insects and have similar growing requirements

Zinnia

Attracts beneficial predatory insects and butterflies

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut Trees

Release juglone which is toxic to snapdragons and causes wilting

Large Sunflowers

Create too much shade and compete heavily for nutrients and water

Mint

Spreads aggressively and can overwhelm snapdragons through root competition

Notes from the garden

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