Speedy Sonnet Crimson Snapdragon

Crimson flowers on upright spikes make Speedy Sonnet useful for seasonal beds and containers where early color is wanted. Sakata identifies Speedy Sonnet as an F1 Antirrhinum majus nanum annual bedding series and lists Crimson as one of its color forms. The breeder describes a strong root system and sturdy side branching for garden performance. ## Form and season Sakata lists an upright habit and a height of 18–24 inches; its US page gives a width of 6 inches, while its European product page lists a 25 cm spread. These figures differ from the current catalog’s 10–12 inch width, so the existing value is retained as a plausible garden-grown measurement rather than resolved to a false precision. The series is bred for early winter through early spring sales in high-light production; local outdoor bloom timing depends on climate and planting date. ## Siting The breeder recommends full sun to half shade and identifies this as an annual. For species-level context, the [RHS snapdragon profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/69565/antirrhinum-majus/details) recommends a sunny position and well-drained soil; it also lists borders, containers, and cut flowers as possible uses. Those general uses do not establish a cultivar-specific cut-stem performance claim. ## Maintenance Provide drainage and water during establishment and dry spells. Remove spent flower spikes to keep the planting tidy and encourage continued flowering; the RHS notes deadheading may prolong bloom. Treat Speedy Sonnet as a seasonal annual and replace it when frost or heat ends the display.