How to Overwinter Snapdragons

12.06.2023 - 01:04 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren

Snapdragons are one of those varieties of plants that are a staple in summer gardens.

Home stores, grocery stores, and nurseries sell them by the flat during the summer for gardeners to add some annual color to their beds.

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But snapdragons aren’t actually annuals. They’re short-lived perennials that are sensitive to frost. And that means they can stick around year after year if you’re willing to give them a bit of protection.

We have a guide available If you want to learn more about the life cycle of snapdragons.

If you’re interested in keeping these beauties around to bloom again next year, even if you don’t live in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 and above, stick around.

In this guide, we’ll discuss overwintering these cottage garden classics. We’re going to go over the following:

Whether you plant them in containers or grow them in the ground, it’s possible to keep your snapdragons around through the winter months.

Ideally, Antirrhinum species grow in conditions around 50°F at night and anywhere from 60 to 75°F during the day. But they’re flexible and temperatures down into the 40s and up into the 90s won’t hurt them.

It’s when things become much colder that you run into trouble. A brief period under -15°F is a sure death sentence for these plants.

Gardeners in regions down to Zone 6 can overwinter their plants outdoors with just a little bit of extra protection. Those in colder regions are going to need to provide some serious protection if they want these short-lived perennials to return in the spring.

Another option is to simply let your plants go to