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Red flax (likely)
Calendula and flax, 27 Sept 2026

Red flax (likely)

Linum grandiflorum 'Rubrum' (likely)

Small magenta flowers on fine stems. An annual, so collect seed if you want it back next year.

Part of the gravel bed.

Common name
Red flax (likely)
Section
Beds
Spot
Garden
Soil
Gravelly garden soil
Options
Potential

If the identification is correct, seasonal colour for an informal bed, border edge or gravel display.

From
Grown on from online plugs, or bought from a local independent garden centre
Age
Under a year (annual)
Next repot
Not needed: it's in the ground
Edible
❌ Not for eating.
Hardy
❌ No: in before the first frost
Garden-centre price
about £3

Care & updates

What to expect
An annual: it'll finish with the first frosts. Save seed or let it self-seed for next year. Flowers Jun–Aug.
Feeding
Every 21 days, May–Aug, with Tomato feed (high potash) for flowers

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