Do you know that flowers talk like us? Have you ever lend your ear to a flower?
Yes, flowers have a language of their own. Through the ages, flowers remain a classic choice of a love token. When a friend or a family member is feeling unwell, we tend to aim to make wishes for a rapid return to good health by offering flowers. We become selective as to what kind of flower is best suitable for a particular situation. Remember how you felt the last time when someone offered you a bouquet. Instead of just selecting a collection of flowers that is pleasing to the eye, we generally choose a floral arrangement which has a nice aroma and symbolizes a deep meaning. If you are thinking to do so, then you are in the right place.
SNAPDRAGON : dragon’s mouth, dog’s mouth. Lion’s mouth
The scientific name for the snapdragon plant is Antirrhinum, which means “like a snout”. These are the characteristics of snapdragon’s seed pods. As the name suggests, some varieties of snapdragon even look like a dragon’s open mouth when you squeeze them on the side.
Now the question arises, how did this flower get this unique name? Snapdragons get their name from their snapping flowers and dragon mouth shape. So, now we have a clue how into the mythology and meaning of snapdragons.
Beauty attributes of SNAPDRAGON
- Snapdragon flowers are available in every vibrant color you can think of except blue.
- They are at their best in cold weather.
- The erect spikes are covered with buds that open from the bottom to the top. You would love opening the jaw of this flower and watching it snap shut.
- Some also call it “Lion’s lips” while some parts of Asia call it “Rabbit’s lips”.
- They act as a magnet to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees which illuminate a garden.
- 3 classifications of snapdragon: dwarf, small and tall.
Why people consider SNAPDRAGON FLOWERS as a gift?
Flowers are great filler plants for containers, baskets, and tucked into walls. They act as a medium of conveying strong feelings and messages. Because of this, the use of these flowers plays into so much of importance. Express what you mean with flowers.
Strength
Snapdragons tend to grow in difficult places like in rocky regions which made it a symbol of strength.
Deviousness
As mentioned above, Every flower has a language used to convey emotions, sentiments. During ancient times, snapdragons were a symbol of love. They were sent between lovers. When separated by distance, this was a way to say you were still thinking of them. Isn’t it romantic?
Grace
The snapdragon is stalky and stands tall, even in the wind. It’s a symbol of beauty standing proud from rough ground. This reminds us of dragons as scaly and rough, yet they fly through the air with the grace of a bird.
2 Types of snapdragon flowers
- The summer snapdragon, also known as the angel flower.
- Common snapdragon.
SUMMER SNAPDRAGONS
These herbaceous perennials grow an average of 12-18 inches tall. Each stem has several 1-inch blossoms that appear from early June to late September. Their blossoms are usually lilac, purple, or a shade of blue, and carry an apple-like scent.
COMMON SNAPDRAGONS
Common snapdragons are typically annuals. One of the astonishing things that separate the common type is that it can survive winter. Dwarf varieties grow 4-9 inches. Short varieties grow 9-12 inches. Tall varieties can grow up to three feet. These can bloom as early as April and last into winter.
How to grow Snapdragon flowers
It is very easy to grow a snapdragon and one of the most distinctive selection for home gardens. If you love flaunting colors and want to decorate your garden and cannot resist a flower that talks, then here are some tips to grow snapdragons in your garden.
- Snapdragons like full sun or partial shade.
- They like neutral soil, with a pH around 7
- Add organic matter since we all know is a must to keep the soil healthy.
- Keep their soil moist with about an inch of water per week unless there is rainfall.
- Snapdragons don’t demand extra water so, avoid overhead watering.
- Sow them in winter for best bloomy vibrant results.
- Regularly deadhead your snapdragons to help them bloom longer.
So for the next if you are thinking to gift a snapdragon then add a flower pun in your card along with a bouquet:
Oh SNAPDRAGON!!
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