{"product_id":"linum-rubrum-seeds","title":"Linum rubrum Seeds – Red Flax for Cottage Gardens \u0026 Cutting (UK)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eLinum rubrum (Red Flax) is a graceful cottage-garden flower producing fine stems topped with vivid red blooms. Light, airy, and easy to grow, it’s ideal for UK borders, wildflower-style planting, and informal cut-flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"630\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eWhy Grow Linum rubrum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eStriking \u003cstrong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"696\"\u003escarlet-red flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eLight, delicate stems that add movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eExcellent as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"774\"\u003ecut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e and bouquet filler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eEasy to grow from seed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"871\"\u003ePerfect for cottage and naturalistic gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eAttracts pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eA beautiful supporting flower that brings \u003cstrong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"964\"\u003etexture and softness\u003c\/strong\u003e to borders and arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“Perfect alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curriotthillnursery.co.uk\/products\/products-scabiosa-oxford-blue-seeds?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=008de284b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"scabiosa pin cushion flower seeds uk\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eScabiosa,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curriotthillnursery.co.uk\/products\/nigella-deft-blue-beautiful-blue-love-in-the-mist-flower-seeds?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=nigella\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"nigella love in the mist flower seeds uk\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNigella \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curriotthillnursery.co.uk\/products\/cosmos-sonata-series-mixed-seeds?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=cosm\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"cosmos flower seeds uk\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCosmos\u003c\/a\u003e for airy cottage-style bouquets.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eHow to Sow Linum rubrum Seeds (UK Guide)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eSowing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–May direct outdoors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eAlternative sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–April under cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin to 20–25cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eLinum prefers to be sown where it is to grow, as it dislikes root disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eGrow in full sun for best flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003ePrefers free-draining soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eWater during prolonged dry spells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eMinimal feeding required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eAllow some plants to self-seed for natural displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eFlowering \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid-summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eIdeal for cottage gardens, borders, and meadow-style planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eExcellent as a light filler in cut-flower bouquets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eAdds height and movement without heaviness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linum rubrum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red flax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eApprox. seed count:\u003c\/strong\u003e (300 seeds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 40–60cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003eGrowing location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, cut-flower gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK growing conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eWhy Buy from Curriott Hill Nursery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eSeeds selected for reliable UK performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eSmall-batch, quality-focused nursery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003eFast UK dispatch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eIdeal for cottage-garden and cut-flower growers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curriott Hill Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355932971256,"sku":"","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/5290\/1624\/files\/ChatGPTImageMay31_2025_02_54_18PM.png?v=1748699677","url":"https:\/\/curriotthillnursery.co.uk\/products\/linum-rubrum-seeds","provider":"Curriott Hill Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}