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Annual Biennial

Linum grandiflorum 'Rubrum'

crimson-flowered flax

An erect, branching annual to 50cm high with narrow, grey-green, lance-shaped leaves and rounded, deep red flowers carried in loose clusters in summer

Synonyms
Linum grandiflorum var. rubrum
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Red Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Linaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

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

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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