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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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
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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	Height: 15 cmSpread: 30 cm
Categories	Annuals
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	USA
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 (13Â°C is optimum).Space seedlings 200mm apart.

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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Phlox drummondii (Annual phlox)