red flax flower seeds Red Flax

red flax flower seeds Red FlaxLinum grandiflorum rubrum Annual. 12" Red Flax's chimmery scarlet flowers adorn slender stems. Direct sow seed in early spring. Grown in a sunny spot with other annuals like Nigella or use to oversow a bulb bed. Red flax is a good addition to wildflower or meadow gardens. Grow in clumps for dramatic effect in borders or beds. Blooms last only a few hours but are immediatly followed by more blooms. Blooms June to end of summer. Planting Directions:

Linum grandiflorum rubrum Annual. 12"

Red Flax's chimmery scarlet flowers adorn slender stems. Direct sow seed in early spring. Grown in a sunny spot with other annuals like Nigella or use to oversow a bulb bed. Red flax is a good addition to wildflower or meadow gardens. Grow in clumps for dramatic effect in borders or beds. Blooms last only a few hours but are immediatly followed by more blooms.  Blooms June to end of summer.

Planting Directions:  Direct sow in early spring in a sunny, well drained spot.  Lightly cover seed with soil.  Germination takes 20-25 days with soil temperatures of 65°-70°.  Make successive planting every 2-3 weeks for continuous blooming.  Thin to 6-10” apart.  Cut back ½ of the flowering stalks early in the growing season to extend the blooming period. Red Flax will self seed.