Phlox ‘Blushing Bride’

Phlox drummondii

Features

  • Cut-and-come-again
  • Easy to grow
  • Foliage & Filler
  • Fragrant
  • Heat-loving

Description

Clusters of super-soft blush-colored blooms with a slightly darker eye combine to create an antique appearance, reminiscent of the Victorian era. This is a must-have for floral arrangements and also a great addition to a garden border. Annual flowering phlox is easy to grow, fast to flower, and produces abundant, highly fragrant flowers—the scent resembles lilac combined with melon.

Details

Plant type: annual
Height: 16 to 20 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 60 to 65 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start indoors 4 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Phlox can also be direct-seeded into the garden once all danger of frost has passed.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when just a few flowers, no more than half, are open. Flower petals are a bit tender, so handle with care. Expect a vase life of 5 to 7 days.

Details

Description

Clusters of super-soft blush-colored blooms with a slightly darker eye combine to create an antique appearance, reminiscent of the Victorian era. This is a must-have for floral arrangements and also a great addition to a garden border. Annual flowering phlox is easy to grow, fast to flower, and produces abundant, highly fragrant flowers—the scent resembles lilac combined with melon.

Details

Plant type: annual
Height: 16 to 20 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 60 to 65 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start indoors 4 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Phlox can also be direct-seeded into the garden once all danger of frost has passed.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when just a few flowers, no more than half, are open. Flower petals are a bit tender, so handle with care. Expect a vase life of 5 to 7 days.

Sources

How to Grow

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