Phlox Red Seeds

A bold and compact annual with rich scarlet blooms that bring instant drama to summer borders and containers.

 

Drummond's Phlox Red forms tidy mounds of green foliage topped with masses of vivid star-shaped flowers from midsummer to early autumn. The open blooms are highly attractive to butterflies and hoverflies, adding colour and movement to pollinator-friendly planting schemes.

 

This easy to grow annual thrives in full sun and well drained soil and is ideal for edging, bedding, and patio pots. It performs well in both formal and informal designs and is especially striking when planted en masse or paired with silver foliaged companions.

 

Seed Qty Approx 1 gram

 

Sow February to April indoors or direct from May

Germination 7 to 21 days at 18 to 21°C

Soil and Position Free draining fertile soil in full sun

Height/Spread 25 to 35 cm tall, 20 to 30 cm spread

Flowering July to October

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist well drained compost and press gently without covering. Maintain warmth at 18 to 21°C in a propagator or covered tray. Germination usually occurs within 1 to 3 weeks. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out after last frost spacing 20 to 30 cm apart. For direct sowing wait until soil is warm and frost risk has passed.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Water regularly during dry spells and feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Phlox prefers full sun and tolerates light drought once established. Suitable for borders containers and wildlife schemes.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Scarlet star-shaped blooms with strong visual impact

Compact habit ideal for edging and pots

Attracts butterflies and hoverflies

Long flowering and easy to grow

Perfect for summer bedding and pollinator gardens