Overview
Linaria pelisseriana is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Linaria, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Linaria pelisseriana 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 pelisseriana, commonly known as Jersey toadflax, is a bushy deciduous perennial belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. As a member of the Linaria genus, it features simple foliage and terminal racemes with two-lipped flowers that have prominent spurs. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained sandy soils with a range of pH levels, from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for various garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, and wildlife gardens. It flowers in summer and autumn, adding seasonal interest to flower borders and underplanting schemes.
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 pelisseriana 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 pelisseriana
- 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 pelisseriana?
Linaria pelisseriana prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Linaria pelisseriana need?
Linaria pelisseriana grows best in sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Linaria pelisseriana hardy in the UK?
Linaria pelisseriana 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 pelisseriana?
Seed in pots in a cold frame in early spring; division or softwood cuttings in spring.
More in the Linaria genus
- Linaria aeruginea 'Aureopurpurea'
- Linaria aeruginea subsp. nevadensis 'Gemstones'
- Linaria anticaria
- Linaria anticaria 'Antique Silver'
- Linaria munbyana
- Linaria purpurea
- Linaria reticulata 'Red Velvet'
- Linaria triphylla
