Snapdragon blossoms are approximately 3-4 cm long and tubular in
shape with rounded upper and lower lips. Interestingly, snapdragons are
called "rabbit's lips" in Asia, and "lion's lips" in Holland. Around
10-15 flowers appear on each flower spike, opening from the bottom up.
A fantastic range of colors includes white, yellow, orange, several
pinks, maroon, lavender, apricot and many bi-colors.
Available: Seasonal.
Pack: 15 bunches per box
Care & Handling:
- Unpack and inspect flowers upon arrival. Store upright to avoid
curving of stems. (Snaps are geotropic; they will orient themselves and
bend their stems upright in relation to gravity.) Cut 1" - 2" off stem
ends with sharp knife or flower cutters, and remove foliage below water
line.
- Place upright in a preservative solution made with warm water (100°-110°F)
- Let stand outside of cooler for 2-3 hours.
- Flowers may be displayed in or out of the cooler. Store in cooler after business hours.
- Replenish preservative solution and re-cut stems every other day to insure development of entire bloom spike.
- Snapdragons are sensitive to ethylene. Keep away from all external
sources of ethylene, such as fruit, carbon monoxide and decaying plant
material.
Design Suggestions:
- Use as a line flower in arrangements.
- Unusual and vibrant blossoms can add contrast in designs or stand alone in a clear vase.
- Gives a garden look to bouquets and arrangements.
Merchandising Tips:
- Remove tips to encourage blooming.
- Display behind other shorter flowers. Use the vivid colors to color-coordinate your display.
- Feature snaps for a "make your own garden bouquet" theme with
bouvardia, colored roses, monte casino, stock, and Queen Anne's lace.
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