Linum grandiflorum Rubrum (Scarlet Flax)

Linum grandiflorum Rubrum (Scarlet Flax)

Linum grandiflorum Rubrum (Scarlet Flax). A stunning easy to grow hardy garden annual which delivers a fantastic display of brilliant blood red flowers from mid-summer through to late autumn.  Height: 35-45cm (15-18in).  Can be sown late autumn for the earliest spring displays

 Cultivation Advice Linum grandiflorum Rubrum (Scarlet Flax)

• Sow direct to the growing location or container where they are to flower in spring, or late summer for over-wintering in southern counties.
• Sow thinly on soil that has been raked to a fine tilth and cover rake in lightly 2-3mm depth. .
• Thin young seedlings to 8-10cm apart.
• Best in full sun on light well drained soil.