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annual phlox 'Buttons Blue Shades'

Phlox drummondii 'Buttons Blue Shades' (Buttons Series)

Genus: Phlox
Family: Polemoniaceae

About this plant

'Buttons Blue Shades' is an erect annual to 20cm, with narrow leaves and terminal clusters of salver-shaped blue flowers 3cm across, which fade to white

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

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

Best grown in any fertile, well-drained soil in sun; will tolerate exposed and coastal sites

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be attacked by phlox eelworm

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews and a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerGround Cover

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years