Flowers
Phlox drummondii 'Phlox of Sheep'
Annual Phlox
A bedding Phlox in a subtle mix of pastels, a compact, bushy habit and clusters of scented flowers in cream, pink, yellow, white and orange. Suitable for cottage and cutting gardens; the flowers attract bees and butterflies, and the make a great cutting flower. Well suited to growing in pots or at the front of borders.
- Plant type
- Half-Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full Sun to Partial Sun
- Height
- 35cm
- Spread
- 30cm
Growing calendar
Sowing & growing
Sow directly outside Apr-Jun, or under cover Feb-Apr in moist, well-drained seed compost. Cover with a thin layer of compost and keep at 18-20°C for germination. Placing trays in a propagator should aid germination which typically takes 2-3 weeks. Transplant seedlings when large enough. Young plants benefit from gentle acclimatisation to outdoor temperatures before planting out when the risk of frost has passed.
Aftercare
Prefers a moist and fertile soil, so water at base and feed regularly. Regular deadheading will encourage more blooms.
Gallery
Ref. SEP025