Overview
Linaria 'Tarte au Citron' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Linaria, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Linaria 'Tarte au Citron' 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 'Tarte au Citron' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Linaria genus, known for its simple foliage and terminal racemes of two-lipped flowers with prominent spurs. This plant thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing position, and prefers well-drained sandy soils that can be acidic, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, flower borders, and as underplanting for roses and shrubs. Its season of interest spans 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 'Tarte au Citron' 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 'Tarte au Citron'
- 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 'Tarte au Citron'?
Linaria 'Tarte au Citron' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Linaria 'Tarte au Citron' need?
Linaria 'Tarte au Citron' grows best in sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Linaria 'Tarte au Citron' hardy in the UK?
Linaria 'Tarte au Citron' 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 'Tarte au Citron'?
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 pelisserianaJersey toadflax
- Linaria purpurea
- Linaria reticulata 'Red Velvet'
