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Linaria maroccana Licilia Azure | Toadflax

Linaria maroccana Licilia Azure | Toadflax

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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.

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