Liberty
F1 series; intermediate bedding type
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)
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)
