Red Flowering Flax

Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum'

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Overview

The Red Flowering Flax (Linum grandiflorum 'Rubrum') is a striking annual, boasting vibrant scarlet blooms. With its delicate, slender stems and narrow leaves, it reaches up to 18 inches in height and 10 inches in width. This drought-tolerant flax thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, adding a splash of color to borders or mass plantings from late spring to midsummer. Deadhead for prolonged flowering.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–10Climate Mediterranean

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — The Red Flowering Flax (Linum grandiflorum 'Rubrum') is a striking annual, boasting vibrant scarlet blooms

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — slender stems and narrow leaves

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — it reaches up to 18 inches in height and 10 inches in width

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — adding a splash of color to borders or mass plantings from late spring to midsummer

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — Deadhead for prolonged flowering

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — This drought-tolerant flax thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — scientifically named Linum grandiflorum 'Rubrum'

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Linaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — The Red Flowering Flax (Linum grandiflorum 'Rubrum') is a striking annual, boasting vibrant scarlet blooms

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — slender stems and narrow leaves

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — it reaches up to 18 inches in height and 10 inches in width

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — adding a splash of color to borders or mass plantings from late spring to midsummer

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — Deadhead for prolonged flowering

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — This drought-tolerant flax thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — scientifically named Linum grandiflorum 'Rubrum'

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — making it an ideal choice for borders

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — crimson flowers that measure roughly 1 to 1.5 inches across

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — is a captivating annual that brings a burst of vibrant hues to any landscape design

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — or as an eye-catching element within a mixed bed

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — Red Flowering Flax performs best in well-drained soil and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — displaying its resilience in varied climatic conditions.<br><br>Further benefitting landscape designers

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — lance-shaped leaves provide an elegant backdrop

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — allowing the radiant blooms to stand out spectacularly.<br><br>For clients eager to attract pollinators

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — It is drought-tolerant once established, requiring only occasional watering during extended dry periods

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — this flax variety demands minimal maintenance

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — marrying aesthetic appeal with ecological benefits

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — Linum grandiflorum 'Rubrum' adds a brilliant note to gardens

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — enhancing the eco-friendliness of the space

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — the Red Flowering Flax is a boon - it beckons bees and butterflies to the garden

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — annual for full or half

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — annual with red blooms

Red Flowering Flax (Linum Grandiflorum 'Rubrum') — red flowers in the garden

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