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Phlox drummondii Starry Eyes

Phlox drummondii Starry Eyes
Annual Phlox, Drummond's Phlox

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Annual plant with bushy branches, reaching a height of 45cm (18in), bearing numerous fragrant bouquets of various colours, with a heart marked by a cross with five branches. Easy to grow in a sunny location.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
45 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
21 days
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Sowing period March to April
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

The Drummond's Phlox 'Starry Eyes' is an annual plant with a medium size (45 cm (18in) tall when in flower, 30 cm (12in) wide).
Its habit is bushy and upright. Its stems bear sessile leaves that are 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3in) long, lanceolate to ovate, and of medium green colour.

The numerous flowers are borne in terminal cymes. The multicoloured corollas with 5 petals always have a different coloured star centred on the flower's heart.

The flowers emit a subtle fragrance and are perfect for creating scented wildflower bouquets.

In the garden, Phlox drummondii 'Starry Eyes' form beautiful multicoloured borders or blend harmoniously in beds of perennial and annual plants. The relatively small size of the annual Phlox allows it to be grown in pots on the terrace, where its colours and fragrance will enchant the eyes and nose from June to August.

Choose a rich and humus-rich soil for it, cool and well-drained. Drummond's Phlox 'Starry Eyes' tolerate dry soils. It thrives in hot and sunny locations. It is easy to cultivate.

Flowering

Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Cyme
Fragrance slightly scented
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms
Flowering description The flowers, measuring 1 to 3 cm (0 to 1in) in diameter, are slightly fragrant and borne in terminal clusters. The corollas, with 5 petals, are multicoloured and consistently feature a different coloured star positioned at the centre of the flower.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour medium green
Foliage description Its habit is bushy and upright. Its stems bear lanceolate to ovate leaves, 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3in) long, of a medium green colour.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 45 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Phlox

Species

drummondii

Cultivar

Starry Eyes

Family

Polemoniaceae

Other common names

Annual Phlox, Drummond's Phlox

Origin

North America

Product reference150511

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Planting and care

Sow Phlox drummondii 'Starry Eyes' from February to May in a seed tray. Use good quality compost to sift over the surface to ensure the seed is well bound to its substrate. Before sowing, gently firm down the compost with a board. Scatter your seeds evenly. Cover the seeds by sprinkling compost or vermiculite on top, gently firming it down, and water generously with a fine spray. Place your seed tray in a well-lit area, away from direct sunlight, at a temperature of 18°C (64.4°F) to 20°C (68°F). Lower the temperature at night to 18°C (64.4°F) to create a beneficial germination cycle.

The seeds will take 10 to 21 days to germinate. When the seedlings are manageable, transplant them into 7cm (3in) pots. Keep the compost moist but not excessively so during growth. Then, 15 days before their final planting, gradually acclimatise them to a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

By the end of May or early June, the temperature in the garden will be warm enough to plant your young plants. Choose a sunny location. Add a good handful of compost to each planting hole. Space your plants 30cm (12in) apart.

Excess moisture can lead to the development of Powdery Mildew, a visible macroscopic fungus that appears as a white powder on the leaves. To prevent this, choose well-draining soil and avoid wetting the foliage during watering.

Regularly remove faded flowers to maintain their beauty and promote repeat flowering.

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Sowing period

Sowing period March to April
Germination time (days) 21 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Draining, rich

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