About

A colourful annual, reaching 20-60cm, with a compact form. It bears masses of blooms in blue. 'Blue Pygmy' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Linaria can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous perennials, with simple leaves and terminal racemes of 2-lipped flowers with conspicuous spurs

Plant details

Suggested usesBedding, containers

Care notes

CultivationFertile, moist soil in sun
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationSow seed in spring
Pest resistanceAphids and slugs
Disease resistanceGrey mould