Madame Butterfly Red Snapdragon
Best choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, long-lasting cut flower bouquets.
Bring vibrant color to your garden and home with the Madame Butterfly Red Snapdragon. This All-America Selections Winner boasts an extra fancy, azalea-type bloom with frilly, double florets in a striking deep crimson. Its tall, sturdy stems, reaching 26-36 inches, are perfect for creating beautiful, long-lasting cut flower bouquets with a subtle, pleasant fragrance. Easy to grow and suitable for direct sowing, these annual flowers thrive in full sun and offer a delightful addition to any floral arrangement or garden display.
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Price vs Category Average
-53%
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Plant Height
2636
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, elegant textures for floral arrangements
- Florists and home growers needing reliable, long-lasting cut flowers
- Landscapers wanting dramatic, season-long color in cooler climates
Who should skip it
- Gardeners looking for low-maintenance, self-supporting plant varieties
- Beginners wanting disease-resistant plants without proactive fungal management
- Impatient growers preferring fast-germinating seeds and quick transplant results
Performance breakdown
Floral Aesthetic
Azalea-type double florets provide a sophisticated, high-impact visual display.
Vase Longevity
Sturdy stems ensure bouquets maintain structural integrity for extended indoor enjoyment.
Cultivation Ease
Straightforward direct sowing makes this an accessible choice for novice gardeners.
Growth Reliability
All-America Selections status guarantees consistent performance across diverse garden environments.
Fragrance Profile
Subtle, pleasant notes offer a delicate sensory experience without being overpowering.
Sunlight Adaptability
Thrives in full sun but remains flexible enough for partial exposure.
Key Specs
Plant Height
26–36 inches
Bloom Type
Double florets, azalea-type
Sunlight Requirement
6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily
Water Requirement
Approximately 1 inch per week
Soil pH Preference
Neutral (6.0-7.0)
Germination Code
(6) - Requires light
Recommended Planting Season
Spring
Variety Type
Hybrid
Features
- Award-winning All-America Selections Winner
- Produces stunning double crimson florets
- Tall, sturdy stems ideal for cutting
- Offers extended vase life for bouquets
- Subtle, pleasant floral perfume
- Easy to grow from seed
- Thrives in full sun conditions
- Adds vibrant color to gardens
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Madame Butterfly Red Snapdragon for its exceptional quality, noting high germination rates and vigorous growth. The unique, ruffled blooms are a major highlight, delivering a striking, vibrant red color that exceeds expectations. Gardeners appreciate how reliably the plants perform, providing long lasting, showy displays perfect for cutting gardens. This variety is celebrated for its reliable performance and stunning visual impact, making it a garden favorite.
Know before you buy
Yes, the seeds require light to germinate, so you should press them into the surface of the soil rather than burying them. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist until sprouts appear.
Madame Butterfly Red Snapdragons grow between 26 and 36 inches tall. Their sturdy stems make them an excellent choice for cutting gardens.
As an annual, this variety is designed to provide a vibrant display throughout the growing season. To encourage continuous blooming, you can deadhead spent flowers regularly.
While they thrive best in full sun—ideally 6 to 8 hours daily—they can tolerate partial sun. However, you may see fewer blooms and slightly less vigorous growth in shadier spots.
This variety is specifically noted for its extended vase life. When cut at the right stage and kept in clean water, they are a reliable choice for long-lasting floral arrangements.
These snapdragons prefer neutral soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. If you are unsure of your soil quality, a simple home test kit can help you determine if any amendments are needed.
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