Phlox Moody Blues Seeds

A bushy half hardy annual smothered in attractive flowers across varying shades of blue throughout summer. Ideal for edging beds and borders and for mixed container displays on a sunny patio, delivering reliable colour with minimal fuss. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering through the season.

 

Seed Qty Approx 175

 

Sow February to April on a warm windowsill or in a propagator.

Germination 10 to 14 days in warm, steady conditions.

Soil and Position Loam, chalk, or sandy soils; acidic, alkaline, or neutral. Plant in full sun.

Height Up to 25 cm; compact habit with a spread to around 25–30 cm.

Flowering June to October in good conditions.

 

Sowing instructions

 

Depth and cover: Sow into trays of moist compost and cover with 5 mm of sieved compost.

Growing on: When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant 5 cm apart into trays to grow on. Harden off and plant out after last frost.

Spacing: Space plants around 25–30 cm apart to allow a full, bushy habit.

 

Grow and maintenance

 

Care: Plant in full sun in free draining soil; water regularly while establishing and moderately thereafter. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering.

Habit and display: Compact plants provide neat edging and dense ground cover in borders and cottage garden schemes; well suited to pots and mixed containers.

 

Uses and benefits

 

Displays: Perfect for beds, borders, pots, and containers; the coordinated blue palette creates cool, layered summer colour.

Pollinators: Flowers are loved by pollinators, adding ecological value alongside ornamental impact.