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Annual Biennial

Linum grandiflorum 'Bright Eyes'

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

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer White Red Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Linaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright, Spreading branched
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

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, free-draining soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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