Phlox drummondii has pretty clusters of flowers in many shades of pink, lavender, scarlet, crimson, blue and white with light-coloured centres. Foliage is bright green, with small pointed leaves.
Lots-a-Colour Varieties
Phlox
P. drummondii |
21st Century Series |
Excellent vigour, earliness and weather tolerance. Vigorous lateral branching makes fuller plants with superior “flower power”, both in landscape plantings and pots or gardens. Masses of single blooms appear continuously through the season. |
Height
15 to 30cm
Climate
Temperate to cool.
Planting & Cultivation Tips
Plant 15cm apart, in sun or semi-shade and soil to which compost has been added.
Keep well-watered and feed with soluble plant food when buds form.
Avoid overhead watering which can damage flowers and mulch around roots.
Peak Flowering Time
Summer
Useful for
A favourite border or bedding plant. They tolerate heat very well and are easy care plants suitable for mass planting or for pots.