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Flax 'Bright Eyes'
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Flax 'Bright Eyes'

Linum grandiflorum
This Victorian antique flax is easy on the eyes; its clouds of pure white satiny blooms with dark pink eyes wave atop stems as thin and strong as wire. Sow direct in early spring, it blooms from spring to summer and combines beautifully with other hardy annuals such as Linaria, Nigella, poppies, and more.
SKU #S487
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
150
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Hardy Annual
Mature Size
1.5' h x 8" w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Spring to fall
Color
White with dark rose centers
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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