How to plant a snapdragon?

I bought a snapdragon plant because it was cute but there was no little card with the planting instructions. Anyone know what the little feller would like? Full sun? Shade? Wet or dry ?

How to plant a snapdragon?
Plant it in a sunny area. I remember a few years back I purchased some snapdragons and planted them where it was shady, they didn't do so well there. Basically they require neutral pH, average moisture, and well drained soil. The only true maintenance needed with snapdragons would be cutting the plants back and watering deeply in the summer heat after flowers fade.
Reply:Choose a well-drained garden location that receives at least 6-8 hours of full sun each day. Loosen soil to a dept of 12 inches and rake smooth.





For earliest bloom, start seeds indoors in a sunny window using peat pots filled with seed-starting mix, 6-8 weeks before planting outdoors. Harden off seedlings 2 weeks before final planting. Move outdoors into partial shade. Bring indoors at night. Gradually move into direct sunlight. Do not allow seedlings to dry out. Transplant into the garden after danger of frost is passed.





When direct planting outside, mix small seeds with dry sand and press gently in soil without covering them. Sand helps you see to sow properly and melts away when watered.





Water the garden if dry, making sure it receives at least 1 inch of water weekly.














Flowering Season: Spring to early summer, fall


Light Requirements: Sun to partial shade


Days to Germination: 10-15


Flower Color: Lavender, orange, pink, red, yellow, white


Height: 6 to 36 inches


Spacing: 6 to 10 inches


Planting Depth: 1/16 inch


Comments: Low drought tolerance
Reply:I was going to give you a funny answer. I love them, they are easy plants to grow. They like full sun but will do okay in partial shade. They like to be watered normally but do tolerate dry conditions and will grow in fairly poor soil. Of course they do better in good soil. They are extremely hardy and can be found still alive under a light snow. They are self-seeding so if you let them go to seed they will come up year after year in the same area. They will grow through cracks in a side-walk if given the chance. They come in many colours and in several sizes. An easy plant for beginners to start with and can fill in an area where it is hard to grow other plants.
Reply:Full sun/partial shade and well drained soil, they are not at all fussy, and will flower all summer.