The snapdragons, originally from the Mediterranean region, are a classic in the flower bed. Their colorful flowers, which appear to be peppered on the long inflorescences, contribute most to their popularity. But how do you combine these annual summer flowers?
Which plants can be combined well with snapdragons?
Snapdragons can form colorful combinations with dahlias, daisies, midday gold, cosmos, chrysanthemums, summer asters, delphiniums and balloon flowers. Pay attention to harmonious colors, suitable location requirements and appropriate plant heights.
What factors should you consider when combining snapdragons?
To enjoy the combination of snapdragons, consider the following factors:
- Flower color: yellow, white, red, orange, pink or violet (also multicolored)
- Flowering time: June to September
- Location requirements: sunny, loose and nutrient-rich soil
- Growth height: up to 100 cm
When combining snapdragons, consider their flowering time and flower color. Not all plants fit this. The overall picture can quickly appear overloaded and tasteless due to too many different colors.
Snapdragons develop best in a sunny location on nutrient-rich substrate. Therefore, choose planting partners who have the same location requirements.
Depending on the variety, snapdragons should be placed either in the front or middle area of the bed. Your companion plants should be tailored to the height you want to achieve.
Combine snapdragons in the bed or in the balcony box
You can combine your snapdragons wonderfully with other summer flowers to create a billowing sea of flowers. Perennials and annual flowers that reach their peak in midsummer and underline the appearance of the snapdragons or stand out from them, for example through other shapes and colors, are well suited. White always fits and if you want to create tension, combine complementary colors.
You can combine fabulously with snapdragons, among other things:
- Dahlias
- Daisies
- middaygold
- Cosmeen
- Chrysanthemums
- Summerstars
- larkspur
- Balloon flowers
Combine snapdragons with dahlias
Dahlias harmonize perfectly with snapdragons in terms of color. In addition, their round flowers form a nice contrast to the elongated inflorescences. You can create colorful groups or a tone-on-tone composition. It is important to plant the two on approximately the same level and not one behind the other.
Combine snapdragons with midday gold
The midday gold goes well with the snapdragons because it also blooms in summer and likes sunny locations. This duo can decorate a balcony box quite magically. Since the midday gold is smaller than the snapdragon, it should be placed in the foreground.
Combine snapdragons with daisies
Daisies are the perfect counterpart to colorful snapdragons. On the one hand, their flowers contrast with their bowl shape and on the other hand, their white flower color expresses the colors of the snapdragons even more. Both agree on the location.
Combine snapdragons as a bouquet in a vase
A bouquet of snapdragons looks cheerful and playful. These cut flowers not only last a long time in the vase, but can easily and decoratively be combined with other flowers in arrangements. Bluebells and foxgloves, for example, fit beautifully into the snapdragon bouquet. If you love variety, add a few flowers that have different flower shapes to the snapdragon stems.
- larkspur
- Foxglove
- Bluebells
- Dahlias
- ornamental onion
- Roses
