Overview
Linum usitatissimum 'Blue Dress' is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Linum, part of the Linaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Linum usitatissimum 'Blue Dress' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, gravel garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Flax, also known as common flax or line, is a flowering plant, Linum usitatissimum, in the family Linaceae. It is cultivated as a food and fiber crop in regions of the world with temperate climates.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Linum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Linum usitatissimum 'Blue Dress' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Gravel garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Linum usitatissimum 'Blue Dress'
- Propagation
- Seed, Stem-tip cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Slugs and snails, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Linum usitatissimum 'Blue Dress'?
Linum usitatissimum 'Blue Dress' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Linum usitatissimum 'Blue Dress' need?
Linum usitatissimum 'Blue Dress' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Linum usitatissimum 'Blue Dress' hardy in the UK?
Linum usitatissimum 'Blue Dress' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Linum usitatissimum 'Blue Dress'?
Seed, Stem-tip cuttings.
More in the Linum genus
- Linum capitatum
- Linum catharticumfairy flax
- Linum dolomiticum
- Linum flavumCrimean flax
- Linum monogynumNew Zealand native flax
- Linum narbonense 'Gentianoides'
- Linum nodiflorum
- Linum perenneperennial flax
