Habitat: full sun
Soil: light, humus-rich, well drained; protect from winter wet
Height: 30 cm
Flowering: late spring to summer
Width: 25 cm
The flaxes range from dwarf alpines to moderately tall herbs (and even a shrub), and include some excellent garden plants. The flared conical flowers are showy, and come in a range of colours, including a splendid light blue.
Linum arboreum is a dwarf, evergreen shrub (after all, the specific name means 'tree'), with bright yellow flowers, produced successively throughout late spring and summer.
9 cm pot £3.00