Bright Eyes Flax (Linum grandiflorum 'Bright Eyes') SUMMER

Bright Eyes Flax is an ornamental annual from the flax group, valued for its delicate flowers and graceful, airy growth habit.

The pale petals with a contrasting dark central eye create a refined appearance that works especially well in borders, mixed flower beds and cottage-style gardens.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Linum grandiflorum

• Cultivar: Bright Eyes

• Common name: Bright Eyes Flax

• Pale flowers with deep red-maroon centres

• Graceful upright growth habit

• Fine narrow foliage

• Attractive ornamental annual

• Suitable for flower beds and borders

• Suitable for pots and grow bags

• Excellent for cottage-style gardens

• Full sun

• Easy to grow from seed

• SUMMER flowering plant

Recommended Grow Bags

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

Suitable for growing a small group of Bright Eyes Flax plants.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

Recommended for a fuller flowering display.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

Excellent for growing several plants together for a broad natural flowering display.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

Use:

60% Bhalu Mitti / Sandy Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 10% Cocopeat

The growing medium should be:

Loose, moderately fertile and well-draining.

Avoid:

• Heavy compact soil

• Poor drainage

• Continuous waterlogging

Growing Instructions from Seeds

Bright Eyes Flax seeds may be:

Direct sown or started in seedling trays.

Sow approximately:

0.5 cm deep

or cover lightly with fine growing medium.

Keep the growing medium:

Lightly and consistently moist until germination.

Once seedlings are well established, thin or transplant carefully into their final growing position.

Germination

Seeds generally germinate within:

7–14 days

under suitable conditions.

For successful germination:

• Use fresh seeds

• Maintain mild to warm temperatures

• Keep the growing medium lightly moist

• Avoid deep sowing

• Maintain good drainage

Plant Spacing

Maintain approximately:

20–30 cm / 8–12 inches between plants

to encourage healthy branching, airflow and flowering.

Sunlight

Provide:

Full sun

For healthy growth and stronger flowering:

5–6+ hours of direct sunlight daily

is recommended.

Watering

Water regularly while seedlings are becoming established.

After establishment:

Water when the upper soil layer begins to dry.

Bright Eyes Flax performs best in moderately moist but well-drained soil.

Avoid continuous waterlogging.

Feeding

At planting time, mix:

GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

into the growing medium.

Light feeding during active growth can support healthy flowering.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, as too much leafy growth may reduce flowering.

Related Products

• G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

• G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

• G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

• Summer Flower Seeds

• Growing Guide Videos – Gardening with Javed Iqbal