OPINION: Amazing Antirrhinums
Most of us have childhood memories of squeezing the flowers of Antirrhinums together to make dragon mouths. Snapdragons are not only an endless source of amusement to children, they are ideal for bringing striking colour into the garden.

Most of us have childhood memories of squeezing the flowers of Antirrhinums together to make dragon mouths. Snapdragons are not only an endless source of amusement to children, they are ideal for bringing striking colour into the garden.
Snapdragons tolerate light frost so you can still plant these delightful beauties if you live in colder parts of the country.
Antirrhinums are easy to grow in any well-drained reasonably fertile garden soil, but prefer a light or medium loam – so add in plenty of compost when preparing the bed. The soil needs to be kept relatively moist, so water deeply every five days or so.
They like a warm, sunny location, but in a hot climate they perform better in partial shade. Put the plants where they will receive good air movement to prevent fungal disease or rust.
Information supplied by the Bedding Plant Growers Association.