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Phlox

Phlox

Phlox drummondii

Medium difficultyWinterFlowers
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
8" pot
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Start from
Nursery raise and transplant

About Phlox

Annual Phlox is a beloved winter flower that creates carpets of vivid, starry blooms. Older varieties grow tall, spindly, and fall over in pots. Modern dwarf F1 hybrids are highly recommended for terraces as they stay under 10 inches, forming dense, self-supporting mounds of color.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate (50-70%)
Rain sensitivity
High (Prone to fungal issues)

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–60
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 61–89
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 90–120

Common pests and diseases

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