Maryland Appleblossom Snapdragon

Maryland Appleblossom is an upright, cool-season snapdragon bred for tall, clean flowering stems. Its appleblossom-toned bicolor flowers suit mixed cut-flower rows and can also bring soft color to a sunny border. ## Form and use [PanAmerican Seed lists this named cultivar](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/057800892000289/snapdragon-maryland-appleblossom/) in its Maryland cut-flower series and describes the series as producing upright spikes on sturdy stems for greenhouse, high-tunnel, field, or garden cutting. The [Appleblossom color is described by a commercial seed source](https://www.seedscape.net.au/product/antirrhinum-majus-maryland-appleblossom-appleblossom-snapdragons/?v=b870c45f9584) as white flowers with shell-pink mouths; treat the exact balance of white and rose as variable rather than a fixed pattern. The breeder lists stem lengths of 39–60 inches, with flowering scheduled across several seasons in professional production. ## Growing conditions [NC State Extension describes snapdragons as short-lived tender perennials commonly grown as annuals](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/antirrhinum-majus/common-name/common-snapdragon/). Plant in full sun or light shade in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. [The Maryland series is designed for cool-season, moderate-light production](https://catalog.panamseed.com/view/445948364/187/); those crop groups describe greenhouse scheduling, not a promise of year-round outdoor flowering. Keep moisture even, especially in dry weather, while maintaining drainage and airflow. ## Maintenance Cut stems when several lower florets have opened, or remove spent spikes from garden plants to encourage another flush. Avoid overhead watering and inspect foliage for rust, leaf spots, and other fungal problems. Tall flowering stems can need support in exposed sites.