Phlox drummondii 'Sugar Stars'
annual phlox
An annual with cut-flower length stems adorned by stunning flowers in captivating shades of purple, indigo blue, and violet, each boasting a starry white centre. ‘Sugar Stars’ is fast-growing, ideal for borders, containers, and a delightful addition to floral arrangements with an impressive vase life of up to two weeks. A favourite summer bedding annual, these plants produce large, profuse clusters of striking, scented blooms, offering a wonderful ‘blue’ spectrum of colours from bright tones to more subdued hues.
How to care for Phlox drummondii Sugar Stars:
Seedlings should be potted up and grow on under glass until all risk of frost has passed and they can be planted outside in a well-prepared bed. Pinch out the growing tips to encourage bushier growth, and feed at regular intervals throughout summer with a high-potash fertiliser. Taller plants may need supporting with brushwood stems in exposed positions.
Sowing instructions:
Sow indoors between February and April (1.5mm deep) into moist seed compost in either trays or pots. Exclude light and maintain a temperature of 18-20°C or 64-75°F (germination takes 10-21 days). Once large enough to handle, transplant seedlings to 9cm pots.
Pinch out growing points to encourage a bushy habit. Acclimatise outdoors and plant out after the risk of frost has passed at 30cm (12in) spacing. Alternatively, sow direct from April to May.
Pinch out growing points to encourage a bushy habit. Acclimatise outdoors and plant out after the risk of frost has passed at 30cm (12in) spacing. Alternatively, sow direct from April to May.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.4m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Frost tender
approx 300 seeds
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