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 Snapdragon is an extremely popular flower for a number of reasons.  It  has an elegant and exoctic profile which accentuates its appeal. It comes in a wide variety of beautiful and attractive colors (pretty much anything but blue), and its petals even open into a mouth which resembles a dragon head when squeezed from the sides (hence the name:snapdragon).

December is the time in Central Florida that snapdragons come into bloom, which is great because it gives homeowners the chance to add beautiful color to thier properties at a time when much of our lush greenery is beginning to loose its vibrancy.  They can also tolorate frost and even a brief freeze, which makes them ideal winter plants for Florida.

Some things to keep in mind about growing snapdragons: they should be planted in well drained, rich soil.  They prefer direct sun, but can manage in small amounts of shade. If you are transplanting them, water frequently for the first couple of weeks (just keep the soil moist). After that, water when the top inch of soil is dry, and remember to deadhead while they are still just a few inches tall, this will encourage fuller branch growth.

With proper care, your snapdragons should provide you with beautiful color for most of the winter, so enjoy!

Please visit http://www.floridata.com/ref/a/anti_maj.cfm for more detailed information on propagating and caring for snapdragons.