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Linaria Purpurea ( Purple Toadflax) 1
With tall slender flower spikes and the prettiest purple flowers which are very attractive to bees. A perennial which will self seed gently around the garden and makes an excellent cut flower.
 
When to Sow: Aug- Sep & Feb- Jun

HOW TO SOW:
Sow indoors - Sow into pots of moist compost and cover with a little soil.  Ideal temp.20-30°C.  The use of a heat mat may be beneficial. Grow on ain cooler conditions once seeds have germinated.

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots before planting out. 

Sow Direct as soon as the soil can be raked to a fine tilth. Broadcast sow and cover the seeds lightly. 
 
  • Classification: Hardy Perennial
  • Expert Level: Easy to grow
  • Germination Time: 1-3 weeks
 
  • Flowering Time:Jun - Oct
  • Site: Full Sun
  • Soil Type: Chalk/ Sand/ Loam
  • Soil Acidity: All Types
  • Moisture: Well drained
  • Care: Pinching not necessary.  May Require staking
  • Use: Borders, Cut Flowers
  • Harvest: Cut when the top third of floweres are just opening
 
  • Vase Life: 5-7 Days
  • Height: 60cm
  • Plant Spacing:  20cm

Linaria Purpurea ( Purple Toadflax)

£2.35Price

  • 240 Seeds per packet Approx

    Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.

    We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK flower farms 

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