Linaria purpurea 'Canon Went'
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately, light, well-drained, preferably sandy soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering: May to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Easy to grow and flowering prolifically in a sunny spot, this undemanding perennial is wonderful in naturalised planting schemes gravel gardens or herbaceous borders. Throughout summer, the slender upright spires of Linaria purpurea 'Canon Went' are covered with small, snapdragon-like flowers in a pretty shade of shell pink, which not only look attractive, but act as a beacon for bees and other beneficial insects.
Avoid over-feeding and leave a few of the faded flower spikes on the plants as this will encourage them to self-seed.
Sow seeds shallowly in pots filled with a good seed compost in early spring and keep in a cold frame until they germinate. Pot on when they are large enough to handle and gradually harden off before planting them out at 30cm intervals, taking care not to damage their roots.