Scarlet annual flowers for bold garden colour

scarlet flax seeds produce a light, airy annual display with vivid red blooms that looks especially striking when planted in generous drifts. This classic annual flax flower is valued for its fine, slender foliage and delicate, open-faced flowers that bring movement and brightness to beds, borders, and natural-style planting schemes.
Also known as linum grandiflorum seeds, this variety is a popular choice for gardeners seeking red flowering flax seeds that complement other summer annuals without overpowering nearby plants.

Plant habit, height, and ornamental uses

Botanically identified as Linum grandiflorum, scarlet flax typically forms upright, graceful stems and reaches around 40 cm tall, making it suitable for the front to middle of borders as well as mixed containers. The flowers are eye-catching in sunny planting areas and work well in a cut flower garden, where the stems can be used in fresh arrangements for a light, meadow-like look. After flowering, decorative seed pods may develop; these can be kept for visual interest and are sometimes used in dried displays, making this a versatile option for gardeners who enjoy seasonal texture.

Where scarlet flax fits in planting plans

These annual scarlet flax seeds are well suited to gardeners looking for direct sow flower seeds for informal borders, wildflower-style patches, and colour-focused annual mixes. Combine scarlet flax linum seeds with other fine-textured annuals to create a soft, natural effect, or use them in repeated groups to form a clear ribbon of red through the garden. For best results, choose an open position with plenty of light and a well-drained spot, so the plants can develop their characteristic airy form.

Scarlet Flax seeds (Linum grandiflorum) – annual flower
Scarlet Flax (Linum grandiflorum) – annual flower seeds from SeedsChoice

Scarlet Flax Seeds Linum Grandiflorum Annual Flower

Botanical Name:
Linum grandiflorum
In stock
€4,45

Scarlet flax seeds for annual flowers with vivid red blooms and airy stems.

Package contains:
approx. 375 seeds | approx. 1.5 GRAM
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EAN:
8721445265329
Brand:
Shaphira
Collection:
Bloom
Key Specifications -
  • Lifespan / Lifecycle
    Lifespan / Lifecycle Annual
  • Organic
    Organic No
  • Planting Method
    Planting Method Direct Sow
  • Planting Period
    Planting Period Apr + Mar + May
  • Peak Season
    Peak Season Aug + Jul + Jun + May + Sep
  • Full Growth Height
    Full Growth Height 30 - 50 cm
  • Sun / Light Requirements
    Sun / Light Requirements Full Sun
  • Spacing / Planting Width
    Spacing / Planting Width 15 - 30 cm
  • Soil Type / Requirements
    Soil Type / Requirements Loamy + Sandy / Light + Well Draining
  • Hardiness / Growing Zone
    Hardiness / Growing Zone Average Climates + Maritime Climates
  • Water Needs
    Water Needs Low
  • Days to Germination
    Days to Germination < 14 days
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Scarlet annual flowers for bold garden colour

scarlet flax seeds produce a light, airy annual display with vivid red blooms that looks especially striking when planted in generous drifts. This classic annual flax flower is valued for its fine, slender foliage and delicate, open-faced flowers that bring movement and brightness to beds, borders, and natural-style planting schemes.
Also known as linum grandiflorum seeds, this variety is a popular choice for gardeners seeking red flowering flax seeds that complement other summer annuals without overpowering nearby plants.

Plant habit, height, and ornamental uses

Botanically identified as Linum grandiflorum, scarlet flax typically forms upright, graceful stems and reaches around 40 cm tall, making it suitable for the front to middle of borders as well as mixed containers. The flowers are eye-catching in sunny planting areas and work well in a cut flower garden, where the stems can be used in fresh arrangements for a light, meadow-like look. After flowering, decorative seed pods may develop; these can be kept for visual interest and are sometimes used in dried displays, making this a versatile option for gardeners who enjoy seasonal texture.

Where scarlet flax fits in planting plans

These annual scarlet flax seeds are well suited to gardeners looking for direct sow flower seeds for informal borders, wildflower-style patches, and colour-focused annual mixes. Combine scarlet flax linum seeds with other fine-textured annuals to create a soft, natural effect, or use them in repeated groups to form a clear ribbon of red through the garden. For best results, choose an open position with plenty of light and a well-drained spot, so the plants can develop their characteristic airy form.

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