Red Scarlet Flax (Linum grandiflorum Rubrum) Flower Seeds

Create stunning color in your garden with Red Scarlet Flax (Linum grandiflorum Rubrum) Seeds, a brilliant annual wildflower known for its vivid, scarlet-red petals and delicate upright growth. Scarlet Flax blooms continuously through the warm months, making it a favorite for wildflower meadows, borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator landscapes.

This drought-tolerant annual thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, producing graceful, airy blooms that sway beautifully in the breeze. These Non-GMO Scarlet Flax Seeds establish quickly, naturalize easily, and add dependable red color to a variety of landscape designs.

Features

• Produces vibrant scarlet-red blooms
• Fast-growing annual wildflower
• Excellent for meadows, borders, and naturalized gardens
• Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Non-GMO, high-quality seeds
• Long blooming period throughout summer

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Linum grandiflorum Rubrum
• Common Name: Scarlet Flax / Red Flax
• Seed Type: Non-GMO
• Plant Type: Annual
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Preference: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate
• Bloom Time: Late spring through summer
• Flower Color: Bright scarlet red
• Height: 12–24 inches
• Spacing: 6–8 inches
• Season for Planting: Spring after frost or late fall in mild climates
• Germination Time: 7–21 days
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Maintenance Level: Low

Planting Guide

• Soil Preparation: Choose well-drained soil; loosen the top layer before sowing.
• Sowing Time: Direct sow in spring after frost or fall in warm regions.
• Seed Depth: Lightly cover seeds with 1/8 inch of soil.
• Watering for Germination: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings appear.
• Germination Window: Expect sprouting in 7–21 days.
• Sun Requirements: Plant in full sun for strongest flowering.
• Watering: Water regularly during early growth; reduce once plants are established.
• Thinning: Space seedlings to 6–8 inches for best air circulation.
• Maintenance: Very low; does well with minimal care.
• Landscape Use: Ideal for wildflower meadows, borders, slopes, and naturalized plantings.