Linum 'Blue Dress'
Linum 'Blue Dress' blooms all Summer, producing dainty sky-blue petals with delicate deep-blue veining. Fine, elegant foliage.
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A charming old-fashioned favourite, Baby Blue Eyes is a pretty and versatile choice for mass-planted garden beds, border edges, containers and hanging baskets. Bees and beneficial insects adore it, and flock to the delicate sky blue carpet of flowers throughout Summer. The spreading, ferny foliage is compact and low growing, and makes a superb ground cover.
Features
- Pretty blue carpet
- Versatile favourite
- Hardy annual
Product details
How
Sow seeds direct where they are to grow. Firm down, water gently and keep moist through germination period. Thin out when large enough to handle.
Care
Choose a sunny, well-drained position. Add Yates® Thrive® Natural Blood & Bone before planting. Keep well watered and apply Yates® Thrive® Flower & Fruit Soluble Fertiliser for stronger plants. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Plant space |
10cm |
| Sow depth |
2mm |
| Plant height |
25cm |
| Germination |
10-14 days |
| Germination (days) |
12 days |
| Flowering |
20 weeks |
| Flowering (days) |
140 days |
| Botanical name |
Nemophila menziesii |
Forget Me Not 'Little Bluebird'
Long lasting profusions of dainty blooms in delightful shades of blue. Easily grown and ideal for borders, garden beds and as a ground cover.
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