Phlox ‘Sugar Stars’
Phlox drummondii
Description
A huge hit with visitors to the farm, this annual flowering phlox is both easy to grow and fast to flower. This plant’s abundant, highly fragrant blooms are an enchanting shade of silvery violet with pretty dark purple streaks. This is a must-have for flower arrangers and is a great addition to the garden border.
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
A huge hit with visitors to the farm, this annual flowering phlox is both easy to grow and fast to flower. This plant’s abundant, highly fragrant blooms are an enchanting shade of silvery violet with pretty dark purple streaks. This is a must-have for flower arrangers and is a great addition to the garden border.
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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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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