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annual phlox

Phlox drummondii

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Phlox
Family: Polemoniaceae
Common Names: annual dwarf phlox, Drummond's phlox, Texan pride, Texas pride

About this plant

An upright annual with small lance-shaped dark-green leaves and large clusters of flowers in a selection of pastel colours in summer including blue, pink, cream, pale peachy-orange and white. Has long, branching, wiry stems, very suited as a cut flower

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow well in any fertile and well-drained soil preferably in full sun

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworm

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

WoodlandOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years