How to Grow Bridal Pink
Antirrhinum majus
Your complete guide to growing Bridal Pink.
When to Plant Bridal Pink
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Bridal Pink
✓ Good companions
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting beneficial pollinators
Repel aphids and thrips with their onion-like scent
Attracts beneficial insects and provides structural support without competing for nutrients
Repels pests with strong fragrance and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles while deterring squash bugs
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and provides ground cover to retain moisture
Improves soil health and attracts predatory insects that control harmful pests
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive flowering plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that suppress growth of nearby plants
Compete aggressively for nutrients and water, can shade out smaller flowering plants