Antirrhinum majus Potomac™ Yellow – Radiant yellow snapdragon

The Antirrhinum majus Potomac™ Yellow, commonly known as snapdragon, is a cheerful spring and summer bloomer with bright yellow flowers that add warmth and light to borders, window boxes, and rock gardens. The Potomac™ series is known for its large flowers, strong stems, and long-lasting blooms, making this snapdragon ideal for gardens, patios, and balcony boxes.

With its radiant yellow flowers and upright growth, Potomac™ Yellow is perfect for gardeners who love striking, sunny splashes of color and long-lasting blooms from late spring through summer. The flowers appear from June to September and attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, keeping the garden vibrant and biodiverse.

Origin and characteristics

Antirrhinum majus, also known as snapdragon, is a popular annual garden plant native to the Mediterranean region. The Potomac™ series is selected for its large flowers, strong stems, and compact growth, ensuring long-lasting beauty and making it suitable for both large borders and smaller gardens.

Features of Potomac™ Yellow:

• Flower color: bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers

• Height: 40–60 cm, upright growing

• Flowering period: June – September (spring and summer flowering)

• Leaf: fresh green, lanceolate and glossy

• Use: border, pots, containers, picking garden

The flowers are weather-resistant and retain their colour well, making them ideal as cut flowers for bouquets or table decorations.

Location and care

The Antirrhinum majus Potomac™ Yellow grows best in a sunny spot with well-drained, fertile soil. It's at home in borders, flower boxes, rock gardens, or as a cutting garden plant.

Growing and care tips:

• Sowing: indoors from March or directly outside after the last frost

• Planting distance: 20–25 cm between plants

• Soil: well-drained, nutritious and slightly moist

• Water: water regularly, especially during dry periods

• Support: For tall plants, light support may be necessary

• Promote flowering: removing dead flowers encourages new flowering

Thanks to its strong, compact growth, Potomac™ Yellow is easy to combine with other summer flowering plants for a cheerful and sunny garden look.

Use in garden and balcony

Potomac™ Yellow is versatile in use:

• Spring and summer border: combine with orange, red or white flowers for a warm and striking colour palette

• Flower boxes and pots: compact, upright growth makes them ideal for patios and balconies

• Pick-your-own garden: sturdy flowers suitable for bouquets

• Natural garden: attracts butterflies, bees and other pollinators for biodiversity

Due to their compact and even growth, the plants can be planted both in groups and as solitary plants, which offers a lot of flexibility.

Bee-friendly and low-maintenance

The Antirrhinum majus Potomac™ Yellow is bee-friendly and attracts a variety of pollinators, contributing to a healthy and biodiverse garden. Care is simple: water during dry spells, remove spent flowers, and enjoy long-lasting color in your garden.

Summary

Conclusion

The Antirrhinum majus Potomac™ Yellow is a radiant yellow summer bloomer that adds color, light, and biodiversity to the garden. Its vigorous growth, compact size, and long-lasting blooms make it ideal for borders, pots, and cutting gardens.

An excellent choice for gardeners looking for striking, sunny colour accents, reliable flowering and bee-friendly plants for a cheerful and lively garden.