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Annual Biennial

Linum grandiflorum
  • RHS AGM

flowering flax

An upright, branching annual to 50cm, with small, narrow leaves and loose clusters of saucer-shaped, dark-centred, rose-pink flowers to 4cm in width, in summer. Image shown is of Linum grandiflorum 'Rubrum'.

Other common names
garden annual flax
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Linaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright, Spreading branched
Genus

Linum can be annuals, biennials evergreen or herbaceous perennials or shrubs, with clusters of funnel-shaped flowers over a long period in spring or summer

Name status

Correct

Plant range
USA, Canada

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, free-draining soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in-situ in spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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