Flamenco Linaria is a compact cultivar of Linaria reticulata that brings vibrant color to spring and summer gardens in a tidy 12-inch frame. This heat-loving annual thrives in full sun across zones 6-10, blooming reliably from seed to flower in just 42-56 days. Its drought tolerance and deer resistance make it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking reliable color without constant fussing, while its nectar-rich flowers draw pollinators throughout the warm months.
Full Sun
Moderate
6-10
12in H x 6in W
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From surface-sown seed to first flowers in six weeks, Flamenco Linaria rewards quick action with prolific blooms. The compact, narrow form fits seamlessly into tight garden spaces, containers, and borders where taller linarias would overwhelm. Sow in spring for summer color, or in mid-July in cooler regions for fall blooms; in zones 8-10, fall and winter sowing produces peak flowering before heat stress arrives.
Flamenco Linaria serves as a reliable filler in mixed borders, cottage gardens, and container plantings. Its compact habit and long bloom window make it valuable for creating continuous color through spring and summer months.
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In hot and humid summer areas, sow seeds indoors in pots 6 weeks before setting out in spring, while the weather is still cool. This timing maximizes flowering before summer heat sets in.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the final spring frost, spacing plants 8 inches apart.
Direct sowing is recommended. Mix seed with clean sand and sow thinly in spring. In cooler regions, resow in mid-July for bloom starting in early fall. In warmer winter areas (zones 8-10), sow in fall to winter for peak spring flowering.
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