Phlox ‘Cherry Caramel’
Phlox drummondii
Description
Clusters of dainty, caramel-colored blooms with dark cherry centers 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
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 dainty, caramel-colored blooms with dark cherry centers 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
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.
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