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Scarlet Flax (Linum) – 100 Seeds
Scarlet Flax (Linum) – 100 Seeds
- 🌱 Grown & tested in our Texas garden
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Scarlet Flax growing facts
| Botanical name | Linum grandiflorum |
|---|---|
| Plant type | Annual |
| When to sow | Direct sow after last frost; warm regions (zones 8–10) can also sow in fall or late winter |
| Sowing depth | 1/8 inch |
| Spacing | 4–6 inches |
| Germination | About 10–20 days at 60–70°F |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Days to bloom | About 50–60 days |
| Height | 12–18 inches |
| Seeds per pack | 100 |
| Shipping | Ships from Texas within 1–2 business days |
🌺 Linum Scarlet Flax – Bright Red Annual Flower
Add a splash of vibrant color to your garden with Scarlet Flax (Linum grandiflorum), a fast-growing annual known for its brilliant red, satiny blooms. This easy-to-grow flower is perfect for borders, wildflower gardens, and mass plantings.
Key Details:
- Botanical Name: Linum grandiflorum
- Type: Annual flowering plant
- Days to Maturity: ~50–60 days
- USDA Growing Zones: 3–10 (grown as an annual)
- Plant Size: 30–45 cm tall, 15–25 cm wide
- Bloom Size: 2"
Features:
- Striking, vivid red flowers with silky petals
- Light, airy growth habit
- Fast-growing and easy to maintain
- Excellent for borders, beds, and wildflower mixes
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
Growing Info:
- Prefers full sun and well-drained soil
- Direct sow outdoors after last frost
- Does not transplant well; best sown in place
- Low water needs once established
Scarlet Flax FAQ
When should I plant scarlet flax?
Sow outdoors after last frost in spring. Warm regions (zones 8–10): fall or late-winter sowing gives spring bloom before summer heat.
Can I transplant it?
It does not transplant well, so sow it where it will grow.
How long until bloom?
About 50–60 days from sowing.
Is it safe for pets?
Flax plants contain compounds that can be harmful if livestock or pets eat large amounts. Discourage grazing on plants and seeds.
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Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Good germination so far. Excited to grow these in my raised beds this season.
Impressed with the care put into packing. Everything arrived in good shape.