Linaria purpurea ‘Canon Went’ (Purple Toadflax) | 75 to 10,000 Fresh Seeds | £2.99 - £79.99

Linaria purpurea ‘Canon Went’ (Purple Toadflax) is a striking, long-flowering hardy perennial, growing to 60-90 cm tall, that earns its keep in any cottage garden, wildlife border, or naturalistic planting scheme.  

Known for its tall, delicate spires of rich maroon to soft pink two-lipped flowers that open progressively from the base upwards, it creates a long and reliable flowering display.  ‘Canon Went’ is particularly valued for its strong colour saturation and improved garden presence, with its gentle grey-green foliage forming airy clouds that act as the perfect foil to the majestic flowers held above.

Flowering typically begins in late spring to early summer (June) and continues well into early autumn, especially if spent flower spikes are removed regularly, and seeds freely.

It is drought tolerant once established, making it ideal for gravel gardens, dry borders, and low-maintenance schemes. It will also gently self-seed in open ground, creating naturalistic drifts over time that look fantastic within prairie and meadow-style garden designs.

Pollinators are particularly fond of it, with bees regularly working the flower spikes throughout the season.  Combined with its tall, see-through structure, it works well as a soft vertical accent plant among perennials and grasses.  

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Linaria

Species: purpurea

Variety: 'Cannon Went'

Synonyms:

Antirrhinum purpureum
Linaria purpurascens
Linaria purpurea 'Canon J. Went'
Termontis purpurea

Common names:

Italian Toadflax
Purple Snapdragon
Purple Toadlax
Wildflower Toadflax 

Other names (non-English):

Linaiola porporina (Italian)
Linaire pourpre (French)
Linaria púrpura (Spanish)
Purpur-Leinkraut (German)

Plant type: Long-flowering, hardy perennial

Eventual height: 60-90 cm

Eventual spread: 50 cm

Flowering time: Late spring to autumn

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade (prefers full sun)

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained. Drought tolerant once established

Propagation methods: From seeds and divisions

Linaria purpurea ‘Canon Went’ 🌱 Surface sow on propagation compost and cover with a thin layer of fine compost (around 1mm). Keep soil evenly moist at all times at 21°C (70°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Fine-mist spray with clean water daily. Approx. germination time: 30-60 days.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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