Phlox drummondii |
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A wildflower that is now often used in the garden where it is treated as a half hardy annual. The variety of flower colours include white, pink, red, blue, lavender and yellow thus making it a useful plant for informal plantings in open sunny spots. The dwarf types are just 150-200mm (6"-8") tall, whereas the taller varieties can reach 400-500mm (14"-18"). Some of the lower growing varieties are suited to baskets and containers. |
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Phlox drummondii |
The flowers appear in July and go on into October if regularly deadheaded.
When watering, avoid wetting the leaves as this can promote fungal disease.
Feed monthly with a water-soluble fertilizer if required.
Cultivation
Week 13:
Sow seed in pots/trays of seed compost, and germinate at a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
Germination should take about a week.
Week 16:
Prick out the seedlings into cell trays of potting compost then gradually harden off in a cold frame till planting out time.
Week 21:
Plant out 150-200mm (6"- 8") apart in a well drained fertile sunny site.
Pinch out the growing tip at planting time to encourage bushier growth.