This plant produces spikes of flowers over a long season that are very popular with bees. It grows to 90cm tall and 25cm across (over a couple of years) in full sun and a well-drained soil. The spikes of pale pink flowers are produced from May to September. This plant will grow happily in the ground or a large pot.
Toadflax / Linaria purpurea 'Canon Went'
£7.20Price
VAT Included
Position: Flower border / Large container
Flowering months: May_/ Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade
Soil: Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Well drained
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Partially dies back (semi-evergreen)
Drought tolerant: yes