Antirrhinum majus 'Liberty'
Antirrhinum majus ‘Liberty’ (Liberty Classic) is an intermediate F1 bedding series with classic spikes. It stands out for sturdy stems that hold well in landscape beds. Plants are sized for borders and also suit small bouquets. They perform best in cool spring weather and can rebloom after trimming.
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: F1 series; intermediate bedding type
- Height × spread: 18-22 in (45-55 cm) × 12-14 in (30-35 cm)
- Bloom window: spring to early summer; repeat with deadheading
- Color & flower form: classic spikes across a broad color range
- Fragrance: 1 trace
- USDA hardiness: grown as annual in most of North America; short-lived perennial in zones 7-10
- Breeder / Year / Origin: Syngenta Flowers, unknown, origin unknown
- Cut-flower notes: usable for small cuts; typical vase life about 7-10 days
- Pet safety: safe
How it differs
- More compact than tall cut strains like ‘Rocket’.
- Sturdy central spikes show well at retail and in beds.
- Uniform timing within the series for coordinated displays.
Strengths
- Strong stems for weather-exposed plantings.
- Fits borders and mid-bed placements.
- Can be pinched to encourage side shoots.
Care in one minute
- Site: full sun; light shade in hot summers.
- Soil and pH: well-drained garden soil; production guides suggest pH near 5.5 to 5.9 while many gardens succeed close to neutral.
- Water: regular moisture without waterlogging.
- Feeding: moderate, steady nutrition.
- Pinch and groom: pinch once; remove spent spikes to keep plants compact.
Watch‑outs
- Deadhead to prevent lankiness after first flush.
- Susceptible to rust and foliar diseases in wet weather.
- Peak summer heat can slow flowering until nights cool.
Best uses (tags)
- borders
- massing
- small cuts
- pollinators
Provenance note
Marketed worldwide by Syngenta Flowers as Liberty Classic; positioned as a classic, sturdy snapdragon series for landscape use.
References
- Syngenta Flowers – Liberty Classic product page
- Syngenta Flowers – Liberty Classic Yellow page
- NC State Extension Plant Toolbox – Antirrhinum majus
- Cornell High Tunnels – Snapdragon vase life
- ASPCA – Common Snapdragon (non-toxic)
Written by: Your Flowers Guide editorial team
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