Overview
Linaria aeruginea 'Aureopurpurea' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Linaria, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Linaria aeruginea 'Aureopurpurea' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Linaria aeruginea 'Aureopurpurea' is a bushy deciduous cultivar of the Linaria genus, which includes annuals, biennials, or herbaceous perennials with simple foliage and terminal racemes of two-lipped flowers with prominent spurs. This cultivar thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing aspect, and can tolerate both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers well-drained sandy soil with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for various garden settings including city, coastal, cottage, and wildlife gardens, flowering from summer into autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Linaria
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Linaria aeruginea 'Aureopurpurea' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Linaria aeruginea 'Aureopurpurea'
- Propagation
- Seed in pots in a cold frame in early spring; division or softwood cuttings in spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Linaria aeruginea 'Aureopurpurea'?
Linaria aeruginea 'Aureopurpurea' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Linaria aeruginea 'Aureopurpurea' need?
Linaria aeruginea 'Aureopurpurea' grows best in sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Linaria aeruginea 'Aureopurpurea' hardy in the UK?
Linaria aeruginea 'Aureopurpurea' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Linaria aeruginea 'Aureopurpurea'?
Seed in pots in a cold frame in early spring; division or softwood cuttings in spring.
More in the Linaria genus
- Linaria aeruginea subsp. nevadensis 'Gemstones'
- Linaria anticaria
- Linaria anticaria 'Antique Silver'
- Linaria munbyana
- Linaria pelisserianaJersey toadflax
- Linaria purpurea
- Linaria reticulata 'Red Velvet'
- Linaria triphylla
