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Phlox drummondii Moody Blues Seeds - Drummonds phlox

Phlox drummondii Moody Blues
Annual Phlox

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This mix of dwarf annuals come in a range of pretty shades of blue-violet. This prolific summer bloomer can be placed on the edges of beds or in pots and attracts butterflies from June to August. Easy to grow, it can be used to make charming little bouquets.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
25 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
15 days
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Sowing period March to April
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Description

Phlox Drummondii Moody Blues Mix, also known as Drummond’s phlox, is a collection of dwarf annuals. Thanks to their compact bushy habit, they can be placed on the edge of a bed but also in tubs or pots. Their many small flowers come in a range of blues and purples with a few white highlights. They bloom repeatedly from June to August, to the delight of butterflies. Easy to grow, this mix requires no maintenance and allows you to arrange bouquets all summer long.

Drummond's Phlox owes its name to a Scottish naturalist, Thomas Drummond, who discovered the plant in the grasslands of Texas in 1830. This annual species of the Polemoniaceae family is small (15 to 30 cm high) and forms a bushy clump. Its leaves are green, lanceolate and form a dense background that hosts panicles that come in a range of violet-blue hues (in the case of the Moody Blues variety): from the lightest to the darkest shade, including some white. They consist of multiple star-shaped flowers (about 2 cm in diameter) with a tube-shaped corolla ending in five lobes. The base of the flowers is always darker in colour, standing out from their white centres and giving them a lively and mischievous look. They are slightly fragrant and bring an undeniable charm to romantic gardens. They need a sunny position and fertile soil to flower generously. Don't hesitate to water them in case of prolonged drought and plant them in a well-drained soil.

The Moody Blues' colour range is both very soft and bold, giving a nostalgic, antique feel. A few seedlings planted along a walkway or in a window-box is plenty enough to enchant your summers. They will naturally blend in with larkspurs, blue columbines and white perennial phlox, creating a bicoloured display.

Flowering

Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Panicle
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 25 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Phlox

Species

drummondii

Cultivar

Moody Blues

Family

Polemoniaceae

Other common names

Annual Phlox

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference150311

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Planting and care

Phlox Drummondii Moody Blues should be sown, preferably under cover, in a seed tray from March onwards. If your climate is rather mild, you can even start in February as the seeds are able to germinate as soon as the temperatures are between 13 and 15 °C.

Just cover the seeds with a thin layer of potting soil (1 to 2 mm) that you will keep slightly moist and place in the sun (essential for germination). They will take 10 and 21 days to sprout. When the seedlings are large enough to be moved and the period of frosts is over, you can plant them out. Choose a well-drained soil and if possible one that is rich and well exposed to sunlight.

Since they don't always tolerate transplanting very well, it is sometimes better to sow them directly in their final position. Sow them after having taken are to loosen the soil's surface. Sow seeds 10/15 cm apart. 

Since they are susceptible to powdery mildew, it is best to employ a preventative treatment and water the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Protect young plants from slug attacks.

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Sowing period

Sowing period March to April
Germination time (days) 15 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Edge of border, Container
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture all types, plutôt drainant et riche
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