| Botanical name | Phlox drummondii |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Description:Flowers appear in clusters in various bright and pastel shades (but not orange or blue).Flowers should appear 12 weeks after sowing. |
| Common name(s) | Annual phlox |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Description: Foliage is coloured blue-green. |
| Uses in landscape design | A very useful annual for bedding and containers. |
| Soil conditions | These plants will do well in fertile and well-drained soil. |
| Wildlife attractions | bees |
| Common pests and diseases | Watch out for snails. |
| Other languages | Floks (A) |
| When to sow | You can sow seeds throughout the year but bear in mind that Phlox prefer cooler season. |
| Seed sowing instructions | Sow in trays and cover seeds; they germinate at low temperatures (13°C is optimum).Space seedlings 200mm apart. |
Phlox drummondii (Annual phlox)
- Botanical name: Phlox drummondii
- Common name(s): Annual phlox
- Categories: Annuals
Plant description:
A very useful annual for bedding and containers. Flowers appear in clusters in various bright and pastel shades (but not orange or blue). ‘Twinkle Star’ cultivar has white-fringed, star-like flowers in many colours. You can sow seed throughout the year, but phlox prefer the cooler seasons. Sow in trays and cover seeds; they germinate at low temperatures (13°C is optimum). Space seedlings 200mm apart in well-drained, compost-enriched beds. Flowers should appear 12 weeks after sowing. Watch out for snails. Deadhead regularly.
Family: – Polemoniaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: FLOCKS dih-var-ih-KAY-tuh
Phlox drummondii requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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Description:Flowers appear in clusters in various bright and pastel shades (but not orange or blue).Flowers should appear 12 weeks after sowing. 
Description: Foliage is coloured blue-green. 
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