Pruning guide
How to prune antirrhinum majus 'rocket red'
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Pruning antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' — FAQ
When should I prune antirrhinum majus 'rocket red'?
After each flower spike fades; mid-season cutback after first main flush. Cut the spent spike back to where a healthy side shoot branches off. If the whole plant looks exhausted after its first main flush, cut all stems back by half; water and feed lightly to encourage new flowering shoots.
How often does antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' need pruning?
Deadhead every 1–2 weeks; one hard cutback mid-season. 'Rocket Red' is a tall snapdragon grown for its impressive flower spikes. Deadheading spent spikes encourages a second flush. Cutting the main spike back to a side-shoot node after the first bloom is the key technique. In mild climates, a hard cutback after the first flowering extends the display into autumn.
How do you prune antirrhinum majus 'rocket red'?
Cut the spent spike back to where a healthy side shoot branches off. If the whole plant looks exhausted after its first main flush, cut all stems back by half; water and feed lightly to encourage new flowering shoots.