Antirrhinum majus 'Magic Carpet' Mixture: colorful ground cover

Antirrhinum majus 'Magic Carpet' Mixture is a unique and vibrant snapdragon variety that stands out with its compact, low-growing habit and colorful mix of flowers. These graceful plants were specifically developed to create a carpet-like effect in the garden, giving borders, rockeries, and hanging baskets a striking, cheerful look. Reaching only about 15 cm tall and with a spreading, creeping habit, 'Magic Carpet' is the ideal choice for gardeners seeking dense, colorful groundcover

Key Features

• Type: Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)

• Flower color: mix of bright pink, yellow, red and white

• Flower shape: single flowered, small to medium sized flowers

• Height: ± 15 cm, low-growing

• Uses: ground cover, rock garden, border, hanging baskets, colorful ground cover

• Growth habit: spreading, creeping, forms a dense carpet

The vibrant mix of bright pink, yellow, red, and white flowers creates a beautiful, dynamic display of color in any garden bed. Because the plants stay low and spread, they can quickly fill in empty spaces, creating a cheerful and uniform carpet of flowers . This makes 'Magic Carpet' not only a decorative addition but also a practical solution for gardeners looking for a fast-growing ground cover.

Growth and cultivation

'Magic Carpet' is a very low-growing and robust snapdragon that thrives in both the garden and in containers or hanging baskets. Its spreading and creeping habit makes it ideal for covering irregular surfaces , such as rocky gardens, slopes, or open spaces in borders.

Planting advice:

• Planting time: from late winter to early spring for optimal flowering

• Soil: nutritious, well-drained soil

• Light: Full sun to light shade; maximum color development in full sunlight

• Water: regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid flooding

• Maintenance: Low maintenance; old flowers can be removed to prolong flowering.

The plants bloom profusely throughout spring and early summer, creating a long-lasting display of color. Its compact, creeping habit allows 'Magic Carpet' to fill in the shade beneath larger plants and forms an attractive underlay in flower borders.

Aesthetic and functional benefits

1. Color spectacle: the mix of bright pink, yellow, red and white gives a lively, cheerful effect

2. Ground cover: low-growing, spreading growth quickly covers empty spots and creates a dense, uniform base layer

3. Flexible application: suitable for rock gardens, borders, hanging baskets or container cultivation

4. Low maintenance: easy to grow, little pruning required, suitable for both experienced and novice gardeners

5. Fast flowering: the flowers appear early in the season and fill the room with a colorful carpet.

'Magic Carpet' offers a perfect combination of ornamental value and functionality . While the flowers create a colorful backdrop in the garden, its compact growth minimizes unwanted ground cover and protects the soil. This makes the plant not only aesthetically pleasing but also practical and sustainable .

Conclusion

Antirrhinum majus 'Magic Carpet' Mixture is a vibrant, low-growing, spreading snapdragon mix that color, texture, and versatility . Reaching just 15 cm tall and with a carpet-like habit, this variety is ideal for borders, rock gardens, hanging baskets, and ground cover . The brightly colored flowers in pink, yellow, red, and white create a cheerful and dynamic effect, while its robust and low-maintenance characteristics make it an excellent choice for both amateur and professional gardeners.

In short, 'Magic Carpet' offers an attractive, colorful, and practical solution for gardens where compact growth and abundant flowering go hand in hand, transforming any garden bed into a vibrant, flower-filled carpet that adds color and charm to spring and early summer.