How to Grow Johnny's Early Sunrise Mix
Antirrhinum majus
Your complete guide to growing Johnny's Early Sunrise Mix.
📷 Wikipedia: Antirrhinum majusWhen to Plant Johnny's Early Sunrise Mix
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| 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 Johnny's Early Sunrise Mix
✓ Good companions
Attract beneficial insects and may help repel certain garden pests
Repel aphids and other soft-bodied insects with their sulfur compounds
Attract beneficial insects and provide habitat for predatory insects
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting bees and butterflies
Repel nematodes, aphids, and other harmful insects while attracting beneficial predators
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, while attracting pollinators
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and parasitic wasps that control pests
Attract butterflies and beneficial insects while providing continuous bloom support
✗ Keep away from
Release juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive flowers
Produces allelopathic compounds that suppress growth of nearby plants
Create excessive shade and compete aggressively for water and nutrients
