Charmer Blend Flax is a delicate flowering annual that brings vibrant color to garden beds and borders with minimal fuss. This cultivar of Linum grandiflorum grows 12 to 24 inches tall with an airy, refined habit that looks equally striking in drifts or as individual accents. In full sun to partial shade, it produces generous blooms from spring through summer, thriving in direct sowing just before the last frost or in fall for winter flowering in mild climates. The flowers emerge in jewel tones characteristic of this species, creating a graceful, almost ethereal presence in any planting scheme.
Partial Sun
Moderate
6-10
24in H x 8in W
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Charmer Blend Flax rewards direct sowing with prolific flowering and a delicate, cottage-garden aesthetic that feels effortlessly elegant. The seeds press directly into the soil surface, and this variety notably resists transplanting, so it performs best when sown where you want it to grow. Its compact to medium height (12 to 24 inches) and narrow spread (6 to 8 inches) mean you can tuck it into tight spaces or mass it for dramatic impact without overwhelming neighboring plants.
Charmer Blend Flax is grown for its ornamental flowers, which add color and texture to mixed borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens. The blooms work well in fresh arrangements and bring a soft, romantic quality to bouquets.
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Starting seeds indoors is not recommended because Charmer Blend Flax does not transplant well. If you choose to start indoors anyway, sow 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground, minimizing root disturbance.
Direct sow 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date in your garden bed where you want the plants to flower. In mild climates, sow in fall for winter bloom. Press seeds into the soil surface without covering them, as they need light for germination.
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