About
Peach-yellow snapdragon flowers appear from mid April until early summer. A fast-growing, bush annual with green foliage to around 50cm in height. Great for filling in gaps between hardy perennials in a flower border.
About the genus
Linaria can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous perennials, with simple leaves and terminal racemes of 2-lipped flowers with conspicuous spurs
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a well-drained soil in full sun
PruningAfter flowering, plants can be cut back to prevent self-seeding
PropagationMay be propagated by seed in pots in a cold frame in early spring or by division or softwood cuttings in spring. May produce better plants if sown under cover in the autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews