purple toadflax 'Canon Went'

Grow in moderately fertile, light, well-drained soil; sandy soil is ideal. Full sun essential

After flowering, plants can be cut back to prevent self-seeding

Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in early spring; self-seeds true if isolated from other forms of the species. Propagate by division or softwood cuttings in spring

May be attacked by aphids

May be affected by powdery mildews