Description
Drummondii Mixed Phlox Seeds 6005.
Large, Vivid Florets in Rare Lavender-Blues, Pinks, Buff, and Whites on Compact Spreading Plants.
Drummondii Mixed Phlox (Phlox drummondii) is a delightful heirloom annual that creates a dense tapestry of vibrant colour in sunny garden beds and containers. Growing to a compact height of 20 cm with a spreading habit of up to 35 cm across, each plant produces exceptionally large, rounded floret clusters. The diverse colour spectrum includes rare lavender-blue and deep blue shades alongside soft pinks, warm buff tones, pure whites, and dramatic contrasting eyes. Excellent for front-of-border edging, rockeries, and patio pots, Drummondii Phlox delivers continuous, low-growing beauty all summer long.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6005
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Botanical Name: Phlox drummondii ‘Mixed’
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Type: Heirloom Annual
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Height: 20 cm (spreads up to 35 cm)
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Plant Spacing: 20 cm apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Rich, moist, well-draining garden soil
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Germination: Approx. 15 days at 18°C
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Seed Depth: 3 mm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 200 seeds per packet (500 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Because Phlox resents root disturbance, direct outdoor sowing or starting early in plantable fiber pots yields the best results. High humidity during germination noticeably improves overall seedling establishment.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow seeds outdoors in late May once soil has warmed. Select a full-sun location with fertile, well-draining soil. Sow seeds 3 mm deep and keep the seedbed consistently moist throughout the 15-day germination period.
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Indoor Sowing: For earlier flowers, start seeds indoors in mid-April using Jiffy 7s or peat pots to avoid transplant shock. Sow seeds 3 mm deep in a sterile soil-less mix and maintain a temperature of 18°C with high humidity during germination.
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Growing On & Transplanting: Once germinated, grow seedlings on under lights at a cooler temperature of 14°C. Harden off seedlings carefully before transplanting out in early June, spacing plants 20 cm apart.
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Garden Care: Maintain even soil moisture and deadhead faded flower clusters to promote continuous reblooming and maintain a tidy, bushy form throughout the growing season.
Why Drummondii Mixed Phlox Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want an elegant, low-growing annual featuring rare blue and pastel tones alongside striking contrasting centers, Drummondii Phlox is a standout selection. Its spreading carpet habit, continuous bloom period, and historic heirloom charm make it an essential addition to Canadian garden borders and container displays.
