Linaria maroccana Northern Lights Mixed

Hardy Annual

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders, Patios, Rockeries
• Height : 12 inches

Description

A highly original bedding plant, the Linaria is low-growing and has attractive grey-green foliage. This is flanked, through the summer months, by a myriad of flowers in a wealth of bright and striking shades.

Sowing Instructions

Sow February to April. Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Apply a fine sprinkling of compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 5-21 days. Do not exclude light at any stage, as this helps germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, 20-25cm (8-10in) apart. Can also be sown outdoors in September to flower the following summer.