Phlox Seeds

Grow phlox for its vibrant, fragrant, and long-lasting flowers that attract beneficial pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds, its native presence supporting local ecosystems, and its versatility in various garden settings, from groundcover to bold border plants. Phlox provides multiple seasons of color, can be low-maintenance once established, and comes in a wide range of colors and growth habits, making it a valuable addition to most gardens.
Phlox in bloom are a sight to behold, with masses of small, star-shaped, colorful flowers blanketing the plants. There are several types, the most common of which are spring-blooming creeping phlox and summer-blooming tall phlox.
There is a type of phlox suitable for almost any garden situation. Use spring-blooming creeping phlox as a ground cover in rock gardens and in woodland plantings. Tall garden phlox brighten the back of the border with their exuberant early summer flowers.

Useful gardening information

Phlox seeds can be directly seeded into your flower garden or seeded indoors for transplanting later. For spring blooms, start indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost. Young seedlings will transplant well into their permanent home.

Sow Phlox seeds early in the season and cover lightly with 1/8" of fine garden or potting soil. Water thoroughly once.

Transplant Phlox into your garden after the last frost date for your area. Space them 8-10" apart. They will tolerate a little crowding. They will look great filling in a flowerbed, or as a border edging.

Plant in spring, spacing plants 1 to 2 feet apart, depending on the variety. Prepare the garden bed by using a garden fork or tiller to loosen the soil to a depth of 12 to 15 inches, then mix in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost. Dig a hole twice the diameter of the pot the plant is in. Carefully remove the plant from its container and place it in the hole so the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Carefully fill in around the root ball and firm the soil gently. Water thoroughly.

LET265 Cherry Caramel ( Phlox drummondii )

Cherry Caramel Phlox is a unique and eye-catching selection of annual phlox that produces richly colored blooms in warm shades of cherry rose, raspberry pink, soft cream, and caramel-toned highlights. The unusual color combination creates a vintage, antique appearance unlike traditional phlox varieties. Compact, floriferous plants become covered with clusters of blooms throughout the season, making Cherry Caramel an outstanding choice for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Garden Uses:
Cherry Caramel Phlox is ideal for flower beds, borders, edging, patio containers, window boxes, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens. The warm, blended flower colors pair beautifully with white alyssum, snapdragons, dianthus, calendula, dusty miller, and ornamental grasses. Its compact habit makes it useful for front-of-border plantings where the unusual bloom coloration can be fully appreciated.

Growing Information:
Grow Cherry Caramel Phlox in full sun to light afternoon shade. Plants perform best in fertile, well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Sow seeds directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before planting time. Cover seed lightly and maintain temperatures of 65-70°F during germination. Seedlings typically emerge within 7-14 days. Deadheading spent flowers encourages continued blooming and helps maintain a neat appearance throughout the growing season.

Quick Facts:
• Botanical Name: Phlox drummondii
• Plant Type: Annual Flower
• Height: 10-14 inches
• Spread: 8-12 inches
• Bloom Color: Cherry Rose, Raspberry Pink, Cream, and Caramel Tones
• Bloom Season: Late Spring through Summer
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
• Water Requirements: Moderate
• Attracts: Butterflies, Bees, Hoverflies
• Best Uses: Borders, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Pollinator Gardens, Cutting Gardens

LET703 Nana Compacta Beauty White ( Phlox drummondii )

Nana Compacta Beauty White Phlox is a charming heirloom annual prized for its pure white flower clusters, compact growth habit, and exceptional garden reliability. This dwarf selection of Phlox drummondii produces masses of bright white blooms that create a clean, elegant appearance in flower beds, borders, containers, and cottage gardens. Its compact size and long flowering season make it one of the finest white annuals for adding brightness and contrast to summer plantings.

Garden Uses:
Nana Compacta Beauty White Phlox is ideal for borders, edging, flower beds, containers, window boxes, pollinator gardens, and cottage-style landscapes. The crisp white flowers pair beautifully with brightly colored phlox, petunias, snapdragons, dianthus, marigolds, and salvias. Its compact habit makes it particularly useful for front-of-border plantings, where it creates neat mounds of continuous bloom throughout the growing season.

Growing Information:
Grow Nana Compacta Beauty White Phlox in full sun to light afternoon shade. Plants perform best in fertile, well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Seeds may be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or sown directly outdoors after frost danger has passed. Cover seed lightly and maintain temperatures of 65-70°F during germination. Seedlings typically emerge within 7-14 days. Deadheading faded blooms will encourage continued flowering and maintain plant appearance.

Quick Facts:
• Botanical Name: Phlox drummondii
• Plant Type: Annual Flower
• Height: 8-12 inches
• Spread: 8-10 inches
• Bloom Color: Pure White
• Bloom Season: Late Spring through Summer
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
• Water Requirements: Moderate
• Attracts: Butterflies, Bees, Hoverflies
• Best Uses: Borders, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Pollinator Gardens, Bedding Displays

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