Linaria purpurea 'Springside White'
toadflax (syn. Linaria purpurea 'Alba')
This erect perennial produces elegant upright spires of pure white, snapdragon-like flowers from early summer into autumn. The narrow grey-green foliage lines tall, stiff stems that reach around 60-90cm (24-36in) in height.
Best grown in full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile or sandy soils, this short-lived perennial often self-seeds freely, helping it persist in the garden for years. It’s highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, making it a good choice for wildlife-friendly planting.
Use it in gravel gardens, borders, or informal spaces where its airy structure and light colouring create a natural, soft look. Linaria purpurea 'Springside White' also makes a delicate cut flower and thrives with lower maintenance requirements once established.
Best grown in full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile or sandy soils, this short-lived perennial often self-seeds freely, helping it persist in the garden for years. It’s highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, making it a good choice for wildlife-friendly planting.
Use it in gravel gardens, borders, or informal spaces where its airy structure and light colouring create a natural, soft look. Linaria purpurea 'Springside White' also makes a delicate cut flower and thrives with lower maintenance requirements once established.
How to care for Linaria purpurea Springside White:
Plant in full sun and well-drained soil—it's tolerant of poor conditions and thrives in dry or gravelly sites. Water regularly until established, but avoid overwatering, especially in heavy soils. Avoid over-feeding, as this can lead to soft, leafy growth with fewer flowers.
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering, but leave a few faded spikes to encourage self-seeding. Cut back hard in late autumn or early spring to maintain a tidy shape and promote fresh growth. Supports pollinators and is ideal for borders, wildlife gardens, and informal planting schemes.
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering, but leave a few faded spikes to encourage self-seeding. Cut back hard in late autumn or early spring to maintain a tidy shape and promote fresh growth. Supports pollinators and is ideal for borders, wildlife gardens, and informal planting schemes.
Sowing instructions:
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 (12in) intervals, taking care not to damage their roots.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
approx 40 seeds
£3.49
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