Linaria Fairy Bouquet
A profusion of dainty flowers in an extensive range of colours.
Linaria (Linaria maroccana) provide an abundance of dainty flowers in a wide range of colours making for a great floral display. They are very easy to grow and versatile as either a cut flower or as a border plant in the garden.
How to grow linaria in a garden
- Choose a spot in the garden that receives full sun to part shade and has well-drained soil. Enrich the soil with Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser.
- Scatter seeds directly where they are to grow. Rake lightly over the area ensuring not to cover the seeds too deeply.
- Water gently and keep moist through germination period.
- Thin out any crowded seedlings when they are approximately 5cm in height, ensuring that the space between each plant at least 10-15cm. Water well.
- Mulch with an organic mulch, such as bark chips, sugar cane or pea straw.
- Feed every 1 to 2 weeks with Yates Thrive Natural Roses and Flowers Liquid Plant Food.
How to grow linaria in a pot
- Choose a pot at least 200mm wide and deep. Position in full sun to part shade.
- Fill the chosen pots with quality potting mix, such as Yates Potting Mix with Dynamic Lifter.
- Sow the seeds directly into the pot by pressing them lightly into the mix and water well.
- Water gently and keep moist through germination period.
- Feed every 1 to 2 weeks with Yates Thrive Natural Roses and Flowers Liquid Plant Food.
Growing tips
- Remove spent blooms regularly to encourage further flowering.
- Great to use as a cut flower and the flowers are small and perfect for kids to pick for posies.
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Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser
Create organic nutrient rich soil with Yates Dynamic Lifter for better root growth, stronger plants and more flowers and fruit.
Yates Potting Mix with Dynamic Lifter
A high quality all purpose organic-based potting mix suitable for most indoor and outdoor potted plants.
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