Snapdragon — Wedding Florist's Guide
Snapdragons are one of the best vertical accent flowers for wedding work — tall stems with dragon-mouth-shaped blooms, available in nearly every color, and reliable almost year-round. They add height and cottage-garden whimsy to any arrangement. This page covers the techniques.
Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus
Season
Year-round (peak spring-summer)
Vase life
5–8 days
Stem length
60–90cm
Wholesale
$1.75–$2.75 per stem
Available color varieties
Stem count guide
How many snapdragon stems you'll need for common wedding arrangements.
| Arrangement | Snapdragon stems |
|---|---|
| Bridal bouquet | 5 |
| Bridesmaid bouquet | 3 |
| Centerpiece | 5 |
Best used for
- Tall pedestal arrangements
- Cottage garden style
- Vertical ceremony pieces
- Budget alternative to delphinium
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Design tips for snapdragon
Use snapdragons for height in low arrangements — they give cottage garden vibes without delphinium prices.
Remove bottom blooms as they yellow — snapdragons fade from the bottom up.
Mix color tones (2 varieties) for visual depth in tall arrangements.
Pairs well with
Complementary stems to combine with snapdragon in wedding arrangements.
Common mistakes to avoid
Using snapdragons in tight round bouquets — their shape is wrong for dense compositions.
Ordering at full open stage — they fade fast. Always order with the top 30% still in bud.
Pairing with strongly-scented flowers — snapdragons have their own subtle fragrance that gets drowned.
Related flowers
Delphinium
Delphinium is the vertical hero of summer wedding work.
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