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Flax 'Charmer Mix'
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Flax 'Charmer Mix'

Linum grandiflorum
Flowering flax was introduced in 1820 from its native Algeria and soon became a staple of cottage gardens; the larger flowered rubrum was especially prized. Flax is now found in a rare mix of colors of red, white, salmon, and lilac, many with darker eyes in the centers of the glistening cup-shaped flowers. Long flowering, it opens new blossoms every morning as the old shed their petals.
SKU #S597
$3.25
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
150
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Hardy Annual
Mature Size
1-2' h x 8" w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Spring to fall
Color
Cup-shaped blooms in red, white, salmon, and lilac
Features
Great for containers
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface to just cover.
Sprout Time:
5-10 days
Seed To Bloom:
8 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Not recommended.
Starting Outdoors:
Sow direct in early spring, and at 2-3 week intervals until midsummer for continual bloom; fall sow in mild winter areas (zones 8-10).
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
A beloved staple of early summer cottage gardens, the annual flax is at home planted in clusters alongside meadow and cottage garden favorites at the garden's edge in loose, well-drained soils. Its slender foliage is an elegant backdrop to the new blossoms that open daily. This plant is particularly well-suited for cooler summer climates, where its extended blooming period can be fully appreciated; elsewhere, it is a spring and early summer delight. It benefits from deadheading and is tolerant to some drought.
Final Spacing:
6"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
1" per week
Soil pH:
Acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
Mix in 1-2 inches of compost before planting into lean soils.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.
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