Cut flower
Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
Spires of jaw-snap blooms — pinch tips for branching, cut deep for vase.
Full sun
Moderate
Rich
Easy
Yes
Ornamental
Annual
Half-hardy
10 L
25 cm
Cut flower
Dianthus
Both attract the same beneficial pollinators while their contrasting flower shapes and similar care requirements create visually interesting, low-maintenance combinations.
Cut flower
Sweet Alyssum
Sweet alyssum's low carpet repels spider mites and whiteflies while attracting hoverflies that prey on snapdragon pests.
Flower
Cosmos
Both attract similar beneficial insects controlling aphids, and cosmos' feathery foliage doesn't compete for light with snapdragons.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
8 days
Warm water hold
Spike
Yes
Cut at
When the bottom 1/3 of florets are open.
Honest note
Stems bend toward light in the vase — turn daily.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
Shop local first
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