Summer phlox - Phlox drummondii 'Creme Brûlée'

The summer phlox 'Creme Brûlée' is a magical variety with beautiful coloring. The flowers are pale pink and peach-colored. A light or dark star runs through the center of the flower. They have a delicate fragrance and bloom profusely throughout the summer. This annual phlox makes an excellent cut flower and is also very popular with insects.

Details :
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: February to April
Sowing outdoors: May
Seeding depth: 1.5 mm
Germination time: 10-21 days

Height: 50 cm
Planting distance: 25 cm
Flowering time: June to September
Location: Sunny/partial shade

Growing tips :
Sow the seeds approximately 1.5 mm deep in moist, well-drained seed compost at 18-20 °C. After germination in the dark, you can plant the seedlings in pots and plant them outdoors starting in May. After the last frosts, you can also sow directly outdoors. Fertilizing in spring and summer promotes flowering. Dead flowers should be removed regularly to encourage new blooms.

Use :
cut flower
insects

Cut flower :
As a cut flower, the phlox sets great accents in bouquets

Bag contents :
approx. 100 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.