INFORMATION Well-loved and dependable. Spikes of snapdragon flowers look wonderful throughout the summer months. Glorious, bright colour in bedding displays.

Flowering time: early summer early autumn.

Height: 20-80cm (8-32in).

Plant in well-drained soil from early spring. Water well when planting.

PLANTING The planting area should be prepared well beforehand working in any necessary compost or fertiliser.

Water plants well before planting out and afterwards if the soil is dry.

Remove plants from container by pushing through from the underside of the pack.

Remove dead flower heads to promote continued flowering.