Linaria purperea 'Canon J Went'

A delightful variant bearing masses of small pink & occasionally mauve snapdragon-like blooms upon upright, slender, pointy spikes, 40-60cm tall. It is in bloom from December until the first frost, the blossoms being favourites of bees & butterflies. It doesn't require staking and self seeds, but not to excess, coming true if other purpurea varieties are not grown nearby. 'Canon J. Went' will certainly self-seed & pop up in unexpected places in years to follow, even from out of cracks. It is extremely easy to grow in a wide range of situations, but will do best in full sun in well-draining soil. It is quite drought hardy & demands no special attention.