Viscaria occulata cardinalis Ruby Flax
Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Height: 12 inches
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cottage Garden
Description
Breath-taking effects can be achieved when planted en-masse, Ruby Flax boasts neatly stout plants, with dozens of scarlet blooms throughout summer. Ideal for the cottage garden, where it can be effectively planted in drifts.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | spring. |
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| Sowing depth: | 3mm (1/8in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart. |
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Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Germination usually takes approximately 19 days.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle thin out to 15cm (6in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
They prefer a sunny open site and light reasonably rich soil but will grow in most sites and soils.
