100 Seeds Phlox Drummondii Scarlet Red Heirloom Annual Bright Blooms Easy Grow Pollinator Friendly Cottage Garden Border
Scarlet red Phlox drummondii adds vivid, trumpet-shaped clusters of color to any sunny spot in the garden. These heirloom annual seeds grow into compact, bushy plants that bloom abundantly through summer and into fall, drawing butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators to your landscape. Their cheerfully bright flowers are easy to grow and bring a lively, cottage-style charm to beds, borders, and containers.
Perfect for cottage gardens, cut flower bouquets, and sunny border plantings, this annual Phlox creates a colorful low hedge when massed together and mixes beautifully with other summer annuals. Its reliable, low-maintenance nature makes it a rewarding choice for both beginners and experienced gardeners seeking season-long color.
Species: Phlox drummondii
Variety: Scarlet Red
Type: Annual
Plant_Habit: Compact, bushy with upright clusters
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Days_to_Harvest: 70-90 days to first bloom
Zones: Annual in all zones; often reseeds
Germination: 10-20 days at 65-75°F (18-24°C)
Sowing: Lightly press seeds into soil; light aids germination
Spacing: 8-12 inches apart
Notes: Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering; self-sows readily