Holly Double ‘Orange’ – Open-Faced Snapdragon

If you’re looking for a snapdragon that brings serious wow factor to the garden, Snap dragon Holly Double ‘Orange’ is the variety that stole the show for us this year. We grew it in our own cutting beds and it became an instant hit — not just with our online customers but also with everyone visiting the farm for flower picking. Its bold colour, brilliant performance, and long flowering stems made it one of the most talked-about plants of the season.

Holly Double ‘Orange’ belongs to the beautiful open-faced series of snapdragons, known for their softly layered, double-petalled blooms. Rather than the traditional dragon-shaped flowers, these have a fluttery, rosette-like quality that feels both nostalgic and modern at the same time. In this vibrant sunset orange shade, the effect is nothing short of spectacular. The blooms glow warmly in the sunlight, shifting from apricot to tangerine tones with subtle variations that create depth and movement in the garden.

This variety performed exceptionally well for us in South Devon. It grew with real vigour, producing strong upright stems and wave after wave of flowers throughout the summer. Whether you’re planting for garden colour or building your own cut-flower patch, Holly Double ‘Orange’ promises both reliability and standout beauty. It pairs perfectly with deep pinks, soft peaches, warm reds, bronzes, crisp whites, and blues — making it incredibly easy to slot into mixed borders and bouquets.

As always, your plants are raised here in our South Devon nursery using high-quality peat-free compost. Each order includes 6 jumbo plug plants, which are well-rooted, chunky, and ready to grow on quickly once planted out. They’re a great size for beginners and experienced gardeners alike — not too small, not too big, but just right for getting established easily.

To ensure they arrive in perfect condition, we pack all plugs in our hado bags, which are either biodegradable or reusable. They keep the roots moist and protected during transit while reducing plastic waste — something we are committed to improving year after year.

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Why Holly Double ‘Orange’ Is a Standout Variety

This snapdragon has everything you could want: colour, structure, reliability, and incredible vase life. The deeper orange tones are fantastic for adding warmth to planting schemes, and they look especially striking when planted in drifts or alongside contrasting cool shades.

As a cut flower, it’s brilliant. The stems are sturdy, the flowers hold exceptionally well, and the open-faced double form adds texture and interest to arrangements. Many customers told us it became their favourite cutting variety of the year — and we fully agree.

Pollinators also flock to this variety, thanks to its accessible flower shape. You’ll often find bees exploring the blooms throughout the season, adding life and movement to the garden.

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Key Features

• Rich, glowing sunset-orange double blooms

• Open-faced, ruffled flowers for a soft, textured look

• A top-performing variety loved by our customers and farm visitors

• Excellent for cut flowers with long-lasting stems

• Strong, reliable grower with a long flowering season

• Raised in our South Devon nursery in peat-free compost

• Supplied as 6 jumbo plug plants

• Packed in biodegradable or reusable hado bags

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Delivery Information

Your Holly Double ‘Orange’ plants will be dispatched mid to late March. Growth rates vary slightly between varieties, so an exact date isn’t possible — but don’t worry, the moment your order leaves us, you’ll receive a Royal Mail email or text with tracking details.

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Growing Holly Double ‘Orange’

Once the danger of frost has passed, plant your plugs in a sunny or lightly sheltered spot. They establish quickly and reward you with vigorous growth and weeks of vibrant blooms. Cutting stems or removing spent flowers helps keep even more colour coming, making this a wonderfully low-maintenance, high-reward plant for any garden.