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Snapdragon

Quick facts

These tall-spike stems usually have fully opened florets upon arrival with the buds on the upper portion showing a hint of color.

Snapdragon

Snapdragon at a glance

Colors
  • Pink
  • Purple
  • Lavender
  • White
  • Yellow
  • Orange
  • Burgundy
Vase life
Snapdragons are available year-round and will last five to 10 days
Special care
Snapdragons drink lots of water, so check water level frequently.

About snapdragons

These tall-spike stems usually have fully opened florets upon arrival with the buds on the upper portion showing a hint of color. Colors include pink, purple, lavender, white, yellow, orange and burgundy. Snapdragons are available year-round and will last five to 10 days.

How to make snapdragons last

  1. Keep them cool until they are in water. Keep your flowers in a cool place until you can get them into a flower food solution.
  2. Fill a clean vase with water and flower food. Use a clean, deep vase and add the flower food from your florist, following the mixing directions on the packet.
  3. Remove leaves below the waterline. Leaves in water promote bacterial growth that can limit water uptake by the flower.
  4. Re-cut the stems. Remove one to two inches with a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems, then place the flowers straight into the vase.
  5. For snapdragons. Snapdragons drink lots of water, so check water level frequently.
  6. Keep them in a cool spot. 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit, away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents and ceiling fans.

Care steps from SAF’s flower care tips. More flower care tips →

Questions about snapdragons

What colors do snapdragons come in?

Snapdragons come in pink, purple, lavender, white, yellow, orange and burgundy.

How long do snapdragons last in a vase?

Snapdragons are available year-round and will last five to 10 days. Re-cut the stems, use the flower food from your florist and keep the vase cool and out of direct sun to get the most days.

How do you care for snapdragons?

Keep snapdragons cool until they are in water, use a clean vase with flower food, remove any leaves below the waterline, re-cut the stems by one to two inches and keep the vase at 65 to 72 degrees, away from direct sunlight and vents. For snapdragons: Snapdragons drink lots of water, so check water level frequently.

Where can I buy snapdragons?

From a local SAF member florist. Enter the recipient's ZIP code on this page to find florists near them.

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