Linaria x 'Whimsy Pink'

Toadflax

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Common Name:

Toadflax

Plant Type:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

40 cm

Maximum width:

35 cm

Toadflax (Linaria x 'Whimsy Pink') - Description

Slender, upright branches with small gray-blue leaves, topped with spikes of delicate lavender pink snap-blossoms. Use in flower beds, containers and tubs. Height 24". Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.

Toadflax (Linaria x 'Whimsy Pink') - Blooming

Blooms irregular, 2-lipped flowers in white, pink, red, purple, orange, or yellow between spring and fall.

Toadflax (Linaria x 'Whimsy Pink') - Growth

Annuals, biennials, and herbaceous perennials. Toadflax plants do well in full sun or light shade. Plant height varies depending on variety. One species will grow to about 3 ft. Tall plants work well in a herbaceous border. Can also naturalize in stony soil or in a gravel garden. Small plants make nice additions to a rock garden, scree bed, or wall crevice. Less hardy plants should be grown in a cool greenhouse.

Toadflax (Linaria x 'Whimsy Pink') - Planting

Propagate annuals from the seed in early spring. Sow directly into the ground. Annuals self-seed a high rates. Sow perennials in containers in a cold frame in early spring. Be gentle when planting out. Can also propagate perennials by division or from basal softwood cuttings in spring.

Toadflax (Linaria x 'Whimsy Pink') - Pest

Aphids and flea beetles. Linaria is also prone to anthracnose, white smut, and downy mildew.

Toadflax (Linaria x 'Whimsy Pink') - Interesting facts

Linaria is native to temperate regions in the Northern hemisphere. They occur most in the Mediterranean in dry, sunny areas. They can grow in scree.

Toadflax (Linaria x 'Whimsy Pink') - Soil and irrigation

Plant requires moderate waterings. Does best in sandy soil that is medium rich, light, and well-draining.