Phlox ‘Crème Brûlée’
Phlox drummondii
Description
Similar in coloring to phlox ‘Cherry Caramel’, this variety has a much more delicate appearance. Petite, star-shaped flowers borne in sprays are lined with varying intensities of streaking and veining. Some blooms have a dark eye, while others are marbled and speckled. Plants have a branching habit and flower abundantly with a sweet candy fragrance from midsummer through autumn. This is a wonderful choice for bouquets and wedding work.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 24 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 60 to 65 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 24 to 30 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
Similar in coloring to phlox ‘Cherry Caramel’, this variety has a much more delicate appearance. Petite, star-shaped flowers borne in sprays are lined with varying intensities of streaking and veining. Some blooms have a dark eye, while others are marbled and speckled. Plants have a branching habit and flower abundantly with a sweet candy fragrance from midsummer through autumn. This is a wonderful choice for bouquets and wedding work.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 24 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 60 to 65 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 24 to 30 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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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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