Linaria maroccana Licilia Azure | Toadflax

Linaria maroccana Licilia Azure | Toadflax 

Linaria maroccana 'Licilia Azure' is a charming and quick-growing annual that will bloom in as little as 6 weeks from direct sowing in early spring. This stunning variety features sparkling light blue to white flowers that resemble delicate snapdragons. Its elegant spire-shaped blooms create a beautiful, airy cloud of color, making it an ideal filler for herbaceous borders, flower beds, and spring floral arrangements. The long stems make it an excellent cut flower with a vase life of 4-6 days, adding charm to any bouquet.

Key Features:

• Flower Color: Sparkling light blue and white
• Height: 30 cm 
  
• Blooming Period: June–September
• Vase Life: 4-6 days
• Plant Type: Hardy annual, cool flower
• Spacing: 10 cm between plants
• Time to Bloom: 50–60 days from sowing
• Ideal Location: Full sun, well-drained sandy soil

Germination Instructions:

• Indoor Sowing: Start indoors 10-12 weeks before the last frost. Surface sow seeds on moist, well-drained seed compost, covering them lightly with a fine layer of compost.
• Temperature for Germination: 20–30°C. Germination typically occurs in 5–21 days.
• Transplanting: Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into 8 cm pots. Grow on in cooler conditions until the danger of frost has passed.
• Outdoor Sowing: Can be sown directly in May–June, or for next year’s blooms, sow in September.

Growing Instructions:

• Soil Preference: Prefers sandy, well-drained soils
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Watering & Care: Linaria maroccana Licilia Azure requires little attention once established. Regular watering is essential while growing, but avoid over-watering to prevent root rot.
• Pinching: Not necessary, as this variety grows naturally and does not require deadheading to encourage new blooms.

Cultivation Instructions:

• After flowering, cut back to prevent self-seeding and to encourage a tidy appearance.
• Clumps may be divided in the spring to propagate more plants for future seasons.

Linaria maroccana Licilia Azure is a stunning addition to any garden, bringing both elegance and charm with its beautiful blue and white blooms. Whether used in flower beds, borders, or as a cut flower, it adds a soft touch of color to your garden space or floral designs.