Cool Orange Snapdragon

Cool Orange snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus ‘Cool Orange’) bears deep orange flower spikes on upright stems. PanAmerican Seed lists this Cool series cultivar for cool-season greenhouse and high-tunnel production, with early-spring, autumn and winter flowering and 39–60-inch stems; its catalog describes the Orange flowers as deep true orange ([Cool Orange](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/057803347003789/snapdragon-cool-orange/); [PanAmerican Seed cut flower catalog](https://www.panamseed.com/PdfAssets/pdfpage.aspx?pdfid=250)). ## Garden Use and Growing Conditions The long stems make it useful for cutting, and the upright habit adds vertical color in a border. The stated production season and stem length reflect commercial cool-season production; outdoor bloom timing varies with climate and planting date. For garden culture, snapdragons prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Illinois Extension describes snapdragons as cool-season flowers commonly planted in spring or fall ([Illinois Extension](https://extension.illinois.edu/flowers/snapdragon)). ## Maintenance Remove faded flower spikes to encourage further growth and keep the planting neat. Stake tall stems if they lean, and avoid waterlogged soil. Illinois Extension recommends deadheading and notes that tall snapdragons may need support; these are general species care recommendations.