Summer phlox - Phlox drummondii 'Isabellina'

The summer phlox 'Isabellina' captivates with its enchanting blooms in a soft color spectrum from creamy white to a delicate pale yellow. Their color intensity can vary depending on the temperature and tends to appear brighter in warmer conditions. This multifaceted coloration allows for excellent combination with other flowers in a wide variety of shades. But it also presents itself as an enchanting highlight on its own. It has a delicate fragrance and blooms quite profusely throughout the summer. The annual phlox is ideal as a cut flower. It makes an attractive filler and adds a charming and romantic touch to bouquets. It is also very popular with insects.

Details:
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: February to April
Sowing outdoors: from May
Germination time: 10-21 days at 18-22°C
Seeding depth: 1.5 mm

Height: 60-90 cm
Planting distance: 45-60 cm
Flower size: 2-3 cm
Flowering time: June to September

Soil: Loose, permeable soil
Fertilization: Compost
Location: Sun/partial shade
Water consumption: Medium

Growing tips:
Sow the seeds approximately 1.5 mm deep in moist, well-drained seed compost at 18-20°C. After germination, transplant the seedlings into pots and plant them outdoors starting in May. After the last frost, 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

Bag contents :
approx. 50 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.