Level up your snapdragon garden with the perfect companion plants. Discover the best pairings for vibrant colors, textures, and extended blooms.
When selecting companion plants for snapdragons, choose plants that thrive in similar growing conditions and complement their upright growth habit and vibrant blooms. Here are some gorgeous plants that pair well with snapdragons.
LarkspurGreat for a cottage garden style look larkspur has tall spikey flowers that bloom in the cool season with snapdragons and adds a whimsical aesthetic.
MarigoldsMarigolds offer bright, cheerful blooms that complement the vibrant colors of snapdragons. They also help repel pests, making them excellent companions.
PetuniasPetunias provide a wide range of colors and form low mounds that create a lovely contrast with the vertical spikes of snapdragons.
CalendulaPot marigold looks like small daisy flowers and beautifully complement the vertical blooms of snapdragons. In my garden, they acted as a trap plant for aphids keeping them away from my snapdragons, dahlias and other cutting flowers.
CosmosCosmos plants produce tall, airy flowers in shades of pink, white, or red. They add a touch of whimsy and provide a nice backdrop for snapdragons.
Sweet AlyssumSweet alyssum features tiny, fragrant flowers that create a delicate groundcover beneath taller snapdragons.
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