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Twinny
F1 series; dwarf butterfly-type double
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)
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)
