Phlox drummondii '21st Century Pink'
Annual Phlox
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Annual Phlox (Phlox drummondii '21st Century Pink') - Description
This is what every garden needs for annual color--which is a good thing considering this little plant's range and diversity as an annual. In a range that goes from Alaska to Hawaii and from early summer through the first frost Phlox drummondii '21st Century Pink' will be just blanketed in dark pink blooms (especially with just a little deadheading to keep things going). Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds alike will be attracted to this low growing treasure.
Annual Phlox (Phlox drummondii '21st Century Pink') - Blooming
Blooms salverform flowers in shades of white, pink, purple, and blue. Attracts butterflies. Lengthen the flowering period by deadheading regularly.
Annual Phlox (Phlox drummondii '21st Century Pink') - Growth
Evergreen or herbaceous perennials with some annuals and shrubs. Annuals enjoy full sun. Perennials and shrubs grow best in full sun or light-partial shade. The flowers of tall Phlox species are suitable for cutting. Mat-forming species work well in a rock garden, and annuals are good for bedding.
Annual Phlox (Phlox drummondii '21st Century Pink') - Planting
Sow annual seeds at 55-64°F (12-18°C) in early spring. Sow seeds of perennials in containers in cold frames in spring.
Annual Phlox (Phlox drummondii '21st Century Pink') - Pest
Stem nematodes, caterpillars, and leaf miners. Additional problems include powdery mildew, Southern blight, leaf spots, rust, and stem canker.
Annual Phlox (Phlox drummondii '21st Century Pink') - Interesting facts
All species of Phlox are native to North America, except for one, which grows in Siberia.
Annual Phlox (Phlox drummondii '21st Century Pink') - Soil and irrigation
Members of the Phlox genus need regular water except for P. nana, which does fine with little water. All species require rich, well-drained soil.
