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Phlox 'Phlox of Sheep'
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Phlox 'Phlox of Sheep'

Phlox drummondii
It's amazing how the flower clusters of this hardy annual resemble their more lofty cousins, the perennial phloxes. 'Phlox of Sheep' has warm summery shades of pink, buff, apricot, coral, and white. Its plush clusters of five-petaled flowers bloom all summer long in moderate summer areas, especially when trimmed of its spent flowers, or gathered for arrangements.
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Approximate Seeds Per Packet
150
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
1.5' h x 10" w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Shades of pink, coral, cream, white
Features
Great for containers
Great Cut Flower
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and press in lightly.
Sprout Time:
7-30 days
Seed To Bloom:
10-12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Cover with vermiculite to maintain humidity during germination. Keep at 55-65°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in early spring and a second sowing six weeks later, if desired. Fall sow in mild winter areas (zones 8-10).
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
One of my favorite annuals, heirloom Drummond's phlox varieties come in a rainbow of colors, this mix a combination of baby pinks, coral, cream and white. An old-fashioned cut flower that lasts well in the vase, it is lovely grown in drifts along the garden's edge and in containers. Annual phlox is covered in bloom all summer and fall in moderate heat and humidity. Deadhead for continual bloom and provide good soil drainage and ample air circulation to avoid any problems.
Final Spacing:
10"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week, watering in the morning only.
Soil pH:
Acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
Incorporate several inches of compost prior to planting, and fertilize with an organic time-release formulation.
Diseases & Pests:
Prevent powdery mildew by spacing plants properly, in a location with good air circulation. Mildew can be prevented with applications of organic fungicide. Avoid crown rot by assuring there is good soil drainage.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Cut when 1/2 of florets are open. Generally has shorter stems.