Linaria munbyana — Bushy

Overview

Linaria munbyana is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Linaria, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Linaria munbyana 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 munbyana 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 featuring prominent spurs. This cultivar thrives in full sun and suits south-facing, exposed or sheltered locations. It prefers well-drained sandy soil of any pH, growing best in fertile, moist conditions. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, flower borders, beds, and underplanting of roses and shrubs. It flowers in summer and 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 munbyana 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 munbyana

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