Antirrhinum majus 'Twinny'
Antirrhinum majus ‘Twinny’ is a dwarf F1 series with open-faced double blooms. It stands out for compact plants and frilly flowers in containers and edging. Plants suit cool spring and fall weather across North America. This series includes the All-America Selections winner ‘Twinny Peach’.
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: F1 series; dwarf butterfly-type double
- Height × spread: 10-12 in (25-30 cm) × 10-12 in (25-30 cm)
- Bloom window: spring to early summer; may continue with deadheading
- Color & flower form: range of soft tones; open-faced double
- Fragrance: 1 trace
- USDA hardiness: grown as annual in most of North America; short-lived perennial in zones 7-10
- Breeder / Year / Origin: Hem Genetics, unknown, origin unknown
- Awards/registration: All-America Selections Winner 2010: ‘Twinny Peach’
- Pet safety: safe
How it differs
- Short, branching plants for edging and patio pots.
- Open-faced double form differs from classic snapping types.
- Often noted for good summer performance in AAS trials.
Strengths
- Compact habit needs no staking.
- Continuous color with regular deadheading.
- Good show in small spaces and containers.
Care in one minute
- Site: full sun; light shade in hot afternoons.
- Soil and pH: well-drained potting mix or garden loam; garden guides trend near neutral; production pH 5.5 to 5.8 works well.
- Water: even moisture; avoid waterlogging in pots.
- Feeding: regular light feed for continuous bloom.
- Deadhead: remove spent spikes to keep plants compact and flowering.
Watch‑outs
- Short stems limit use for tall cut flowers.
- Can stall in prolonged heat without irrigation.
- Watch for crown rot if soil stays wet.
Best uses (tags)
- containers
- edging
- small spaces
- pollinators
Provenance note
A compact double series from Hem Genetics; ‘Twinny Peach’ received the All-America Selections award in 2010.
References
- All-America Selections – Twinny Peach
- NC State Extension Plant Toolbox – Antirrhinum majus
- ASPCA – Common Snapdragon (non-toxic)
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