Overture™ II Orange Antirrhinum

Overture II Orange is an upright orange snapdragon bred for cut-flower production, with sturdy stems for arrangements. Syngenta identifies this exact selection as product 70018077 in the Overture series and lists it for Group II spring and fall crops; its garden dimensions are 100–110 cm tall and 35–40 cm wide ([Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/apac/product/flower/70018077)). ## In the garden The vivid flower spikes supply a vertical accent in beds and borders, and can be cut for bouquets. Syngenta lists a 12–15 day expected vase life and pollinator-friendly status. NC State Extension describes *Antirrhinum majus* as a short-lived perennial usually grown as an annual, suitable for borders, containers, and cutting gardens ([NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/antirrhinum-majus/)). ## Growing conditions Give plants full sun, with light afternoon shade as an option in hot locations, and moist, fertile soil that drains freely. Water through dry spells because snapdragons have low drought tolerance. Keep air moving around foliage and avoid overhead watering when possible; rust and other fungal diseases can affect the species. Kew classifies *A. majus* in Plantaginaceae ([Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799180-1)). ## Maintenance Deadhead spent spikes to tidy plants and potentially encourage more flowers. Stake stems where wind or heavy flowering causes them to lean, and water at the soil surface to limit prolonged leaf wetness.