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Madame Butterfly
F1 series; azalea-type double; Group ~3-4 timing
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: F1 series; azalea-type double; Group ~3-4 timing
- Height × spread: 24-30 in (60-75 cm) × 14-16 in (35-40 cm)
- Bloom window: spring to early summer; fall in cool climates
- Color & flower form: mix; open-faced double azalea type
- Fragrance: 1 trace
- USDA hardiness: grown as annual in most of North America; short-lived perennial in zones 7-10
- Breeder / Year / Origin: unknown
- Awards/registration: All-America Selections winner noted for the series
- Cut-flower notes: long stems; typical vase life 7-10 days
- Pet safety: safe
How it differs
- Double, non-snapping petals give a fuller spike than standard types.
- Comparable timing to main-season Group 3 to 4 snaps.
- Often noted to hold longer in the vase due to reduced pollination.
- Adaptable to field and tunnel production.
Strengths
- Full, ruffled spikes for event work and bouquets.
- Useful color range across the series.
- Performs in cool seasons outdoors or under cover.
Care in one minute
Site: sun to light shade in warming climates.
Soil and pH: well-drained loam; garden guidance trends near neutral; production guidance 5.5 to 5.8 pH.
Water: keep evenly moist and water early in the day.
Feeding: steady, moderate feed via nitrate-based fertilizer.
Pinch and support: pinch once after transplant; net for straight stems; deadhead to extend bloom.
Watch‑outs
- Tall stems benefit from support in wind.
- Susceptible to rust and botrytis in wet periods.
- Heat above mid-summer norms can slow flowering.
Best uses (tags)
Provenance note
A long-running double snapdragon series widely sold for cut-flower use; culture guides are published by Syngenta Flowers.
References
- Syngenta Flowers – Madame Butterfly culture guide
- NC State Extension Plant Toolbox – Antirrhinum majus
- ASPCA – Common Snapdragon (non-toxic)
- Floret Library – Madame Butterfly mix (pollination note)
