{"product_id":"snapdragon-mix","title":"Snapdragon Mix","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"952\" data-start=\"470\"\u003eA garden classic, snapdragons bring a vibrant, cheerful display to any space with their tall spires of colourful blooms. Easy to grow and care for, these plants flower from midsummer right into the first frosts. Children love playing with the flowers, which open and close like little jaws when gently pinched—hence the name. This mix includes a wide range of hues, making it a beautiful and dynamic addition to borders, containers, or cut flower gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1243\" data-start=\"954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"954\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Snapdragon Mix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"995\" data-start=\"992\"\u003eBest suited for Zones 3–9, snapdragons prefer well-drained soil and full to partial sun. They thrive in flower beds, cottage gardens, and containers. Tolerant of cool weather and even light frost, they make a great addition to late-season displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1607\" data-start=\"1245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1276\" data-start=\"1245\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1279\" data-start=\"1276\"\u003eSnapdragons (\u003cem data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1292\"\u003eAntirrhinum majus\u003c\/em\u003e) have been grown for centuries for their striking shape and wide colour range. They were once believed to offer protection from witchcraft and bad luck, and their seed heads were sometimes carried as charms. 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