Annual phlox Buttons Series Phlox drummondii Buttons Series

annual phlox Buttons Series

ABOUT

Buttons Series are compact annuals to 30cm in height, with salver-shaped flowers in shades of mauve, red, pink and white, often with a prominent white or red eye

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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Polemoniaceae

    • Synonyms

      annual phlox Buttons Series

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H6

  • sunLight

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    Cut back after flowering

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in early spring

  • insectPests

    May be attacked by leaf gall and phlox eelworm

  • microbeDiseases

    Susceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot