Many customers will recall the childish delight of pressing the sides of snapdragon flowers to see the mouth open and shut. Yet it is not just the distinctive flower shape that sets Antirrhinum apart. The genus boasts one of the widest ranges of colours in multicoloured, bicoloured and subtler single hues. Shades range from white to scarlet, rusty bronze to primrose and deep purple to lavender. Traditionally, Antirrhinum provided bold vertical colour as a feature plant in borders and bedding. But more creative planting is possible as cultivars of varying heights and forms have been developed. The increasing availability of dwarf and trailing cultivars also makes them a good option for windowboxes, hanging baskets and pots.
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