Description

Botanical Interests' Fairy Bouquet Linaria Seeds create a stunning display of dainty, ¾” flowers in vibrant shades of pink, yellow, red, purple, and violet with yellow throats. This charming annual thrives in full sun to part shade and attracts pollinators, making it an excellent addition to gardens, containers, and borders. A 1934 All-America Selections winner, Linaria is often compared to a mini-snapdragon for its resemblance to the popular flower. It’s perfect for mass planting or as a cut flower, producing delightful bouquets that brighten any space. Growing 8″–15″ tall, this low-maintenance plant blooms most heavily in cool weather.

2,320 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Linaria maroccana
Family: Plantaginaceae
Native: Morocco
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 8″–15″ tall, 6″–10″ wide
Variety Information: ¾” blooms of pink, yellow, red, purple, and violet with yellow patches in the throat.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Heaviest in cool weather
Attributes: Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: Cold Climates: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date or as soon as soil can be worked. Mild Climates: Late summer to early fall for winter and spring bloom.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED for cold climates: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 10–20 days
Seed Depth: Surface
Seed Spacing: A pinch of seeds every 4″
Thinning: Not required

Growing Info:

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing stems where two to four florets are open.