Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Anntirhinum
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Quantity
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150 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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Buy Antirrhinum Seeds Online | Snapdragon — Tall Colourful Winter Spikes for Indian Gardens
What Is Antirrhinum? — Know Your Flower
Antirrhinum (స్నాప్డ్రాగన్ in Telugu | स्नैपड्रैगन in Hindi) is an annual, 30–90 cm flowering plant known for its tall spikes of vibrant, dragon-shaped blooms in multiple colours. Native to the Mediterranean region, it has adapted beautifully to Indian winter climates and is widely grown for ornamental borders and cut flowers. Seedvanam.
Why Antirrhinum Is Perfect for Indian Home Gardens
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Why Grow
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Detail
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Climate Match
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Thrives in cool winter conditions across India
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Space
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Compact to medium — suitable for pots, beds, borders
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Season
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Best blooms in Winter
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Skill Level
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Easy — ideal for beginners and first-time gardeners
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Antirrhinum Colour Varieties Available
SeedVanam’s Antirrhinum seeds come in Mixed shades (Red, Pink, Yellow, White, Purple) — perfect for creating a vibrant border, a cottage garden, or a terrace colour wall.
How to Grow Antirrhinum Seeds — Step-by-Step
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Step
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Action
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1. Soil Prep
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Use well-draining potting mix + compost
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2. Sowing Depth
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Surface sow or 1 mm light cover
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3. Sowing Method
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Seedling tray transplant recommended
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4. Watering
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Keep moist until germination, then moderate watering
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5. Sunlight
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Full sun — minimum 5–6 hours/day
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6. Thinning
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Thin to 20–30 cm spacing once 5–8 cm tall
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7. Blooming
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Expect first blooms in 8–10 weeks
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Sowing Calendar — Antirrhinum Seeds in India
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Region
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Best Sowing Season
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Bloom Season
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Hyderabad / Telangana / AP
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September–December
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November–March
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South India (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala)
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October–January
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December–April
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North India (Delhi, Punjab, UP)
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September–November
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December–March
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West India (Maharashtra, Gujarat)
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October–December
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January–April
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Antirrhinum — Quick Grow Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Antirrhinum majus
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Telugu Name
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స్నాప్డ్రాగన్
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Hindi Name
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स्नैपड्रैगन
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Sowing Season
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September–January
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Germination
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7–14 days
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Days to First Bloom
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60–80 days
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Plant Height
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30–90 cm
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Best For
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Terrace / Balcony / Garden beds / Cut flowers
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Seed Type
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Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated / Desi
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Common Names of Antirrhinum Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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స్నాప్డ్రాగన్ (Snapdragon)
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Tamil Nadu
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ஸ்நாப்டிராகன்
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Karnataka
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ಸ್ನಾಪ್ಡ್ರಾಗನ್
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Kerala
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സ്നാപ്ഡ്രാഗൺ
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Maharashtra
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स्नैपड्रैगन
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Gujarat
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સ્નેપડ્રેગન
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North India
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स्नैपड्रैगन
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West Bengal
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স্ন্যাপড্রাগন
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Odisha
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ସ୍ନାପଡ୍ରାଗନ
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Why Buy Antirrhinum Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi / Non-GMO seeds — save and replant each season
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Fresh stock — sourced and packed for Indian growing conditions
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Hyderabad-based — ships pan-India, free shipping above ₹499
Frequently Asked Questions — Antirrhinum Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Antirrhinum called in Telugu?
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స్నాప్డ్రాగన్ — Snapdragon
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When to sow in Hyderabad?
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September to December — best for winter flowering
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Balcony/terrace suitable?
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Yes — grows well in medium pots
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Hybrid or desi?
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Desi, open-pollinated — seeds can be saved
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Germination time?
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7–14 days under Indian conditions
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