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Annual Biennial
Linum grandiflorum
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'.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical 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
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
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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