How to Grow Climbing Snapdragon
Maurandya barclayana
Sow under glass in late winter at 20°C, then pot on and harden off before planting out after the last frost. Give plants a trellis, canes, or netting to twine through and a warm, sheltered spot in full sun. Pinch out tips when young to encourage bushiness. Water regularly but avoid waterlogging. Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid feed once established. Tubular snapdragon-like flowers in purple, pink, or white appear from midsummer through autumn.
In your Leaftide garden - Hardiness
- Tender
- Season
- Warm Season
- Spacing
- 30 cm
- Height
- 250 cm
- Sow depth
- 0.3 cm
- Min. soil temperature
- 12°C+
- Start from
- Seed
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
When to Start
Start seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date. Transplant outdoors once night temperatures stay above 10°C and soil has warmed to at least 12°C.
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Growth Stages
Approximate days from start
Care Essentials
- Feed fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertilizer from planting out until flowering fades.
- Maurandya is a delicate twining climber with tubular snapdragon-like flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white. Provide support for the tendrils to grip and shelter from cold winds.
Growing Conditions
- Min. soil temperature
- 12°C+
- Germination temperature
- 18–24°C
- Sow indoors
- —
- Transplant out
- —
- First harvest
- —
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Spacing & Planting
| Plant spacing | 30 cm |
| Row spacing | 45 cm |
| Sow depth | 0.3 cm |
| Mature height | 250 cm |
| Mature spread | 60 cm |
Growing Conditions
| Min. soil temperature | 12°C |
| Germination temperature | 18–24°C |
| Base growth temperature | 10°C |
| Photoperiod sensitivity | day neutral |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How far apart should I plant Climbing Snapdragon?
- Plant Climbing Snapdragon 30cm apart with 45cm between rows.
- When does Climbing Snapdragon flower?
- Climbing Snapdragon typically flowers approximately 50 days after transplanting.
- Is Climbing Snapdragon frost hardy?
- Climbing Snapdragon is classified as Tender.