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flax, linseed

perennial flax / linseed (syn. Linum sibiricum)

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A stunning semi-evergreen perennial with a profusion of beautiful, pale blue saucer-shaped flowers each dotted with a golden eye held above narrow grey-green leaves. Heat tolerant and good for hot, dry locations, the seeds of flax are used in bread, baking & cereals. Great when planted in drifts for cottage and informal gardens, gravel and rock gardens, and wall side borders.

Growing instructions:

Best grown under glass at 16°C from late March. Germination takes 1-2 weeks. When seedlings are large enough to handle, prick off into pots or boxes and grow on. Gradually harden off and plant out in September or October, 30cm apart, for flowering the following summer.

Eventual height:
0.5m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Fast-growing

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

  • InformationThis perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

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SD30001289
approx 700 seeds
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