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Annual Phlox Care Guide

Annual phlox are versatile flowering plants that grow 10-45cm tall. They produce rounded heads of star-shaped flowers in various colors from blue to mixed shades. Phlox thrive in full sun and well-drained soil amended with compost or manure. They are easy to grow annually from seed started indoors in February through March or as transplanted seedlings in gardens after frost. Phlox bloom throughout the summer until the first frosts.

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Annual Phlox Care Guide

Annual phlox are versatile flowering plants that grow 10-45cm tall. They produce rounded heads of star-shaped flowers in various colors from blue to mixed shades. Phlox thrive in full sun and well-drained soil amended with compost or manure. They are easy to grow annually from seed started indoors in February through March or as transplanted seedlings in gardens after frost. Phlox bloom throughout the summer until the first frosts.

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P hlox

A nnual phlox

TWINKLE M IXED is a striking variety of annual phlox growing THE FLOWERS OF annual phlox open at their peak to make rounded
around 13 cm (6in) tall with star-like flowers in various shades. heads of colour that can completely f ill summer containers.

F E A T U R E S C O N D IT IO N S
Annual phlox are versatile plants which can be Aspect Needs full sun.
used for bedding, containers and as unique cut Site Needs well-drained soil with manure or
flowers. They are half-hardy annuals, growing compost mixed in to improve moisture
between 1045cm (418in) tall depending on holding. Phlox grow well in m ultipurpose
the variety taller are better for cutting. compost used to fill summer containers.
Flower colour ranges from the blue of 'Bobby
Sox to the varied shades o f Tapestry which is G R O W IN G M E T H O D
also scented. Several varieties are now available
as young plants by mail order. Flowers are Sowing Sow seed in February/March in 9cm (3Min)
long-lived and plants are easy to care for. pots o f m ultipurpose compost, keep at 18C
(64F), and expect seedlings in 13 weeks.
Transplant to cell trays or 9cm (3'Ain) pots,
Ph lo x at a g lan c e pinch out the tips when 7.5cm (3in) high, and
A half-hardy annual grown for its heads of colourful flowers, for grow on until late May, then harden off and
bedding, containers and for cutting. Frost hardy to -5C (23F). plant after the last frosts in your area.
J an / R e c o m m e n d e d V a r ie t ie s
Feeding Add slow-release fertiliser granules to compost
before planting containers, which should be
Feb sow 'A Phlox drummondii: sufficient. Plants in beds can be given a liquid
M ar sow/transplant As ! African Sunset feed every 23 weeks in summer.
A pr grow on A Bobby Sox Problems Plants will struggle on heavy soils in a cold
M ay harden off/plant 'Ai j Bright Eyes spring so delay planting until warmer weather.
JU N flowering 5 Brilliant
Cecily Old & New
F L O W E R IN G
J u ly flowering $
Shades
A ug flowering Season Flowers appear all summer until frosts.
Double Chanel
Sept flowering S J Cutting Tall varieties are good for cutting and some
Phlox of Sheep
like Tapestry have a strong, sweet scent.
O ct / Tapestry
N ov / Tutti-Frutti A F T E R F L O W E R IN G
D ec / Twinkle Mixed
General Pull up after flowering and compost them.

T H E C O M P L E T E B O O K OF G A R D E N F L O W E R S 7 7 P H L O X

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