About
An erect, branching annual to 50cm high with narrowly lance-shaped, grey-green leaves, and in summer loose clusters of small, rounded white flowers with dark red centres.
About the genus
Linum can be annuals, biennials evergreen or herbaceous perennials or shrubs, with clusters of funnel-shaped flowers over a long period in spring or summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitColumnar upright, Spreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, free-draining soil in full sun
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free