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Phlox ' Whipped Cream'
Phlox ' Whipped Cream'
Phlox drummondii grandiflora
Pure white, profuse blooms on strong stems with an intoxicating subtle sweetness reminiscent of muskmelon which invades the air . Easy to grow, blooms continuously from late spring through mid autumn and blends beautifully with a huge range of cut flowers adding their cheery small blooms and glorious scent.
Because of its ease to grow, long bloom time, intoxicating scent and compatibility, all phloxes are a ‘must have’ for us. ‘Whipped Cream’ is a great additional white bloom for wedding design work. Like all phloxes, it has a long vase life and does not lose its scent. Phlox work well on the border of a bed.
SEED COUNT: 50 approx
Germination: Lot#39652 98% Apr 2024
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | Full Sun | 22cm apart | 45-75cm | 3mm | 5-10 days @ 16-18°C |
60-65 days |
DIRECT SOW: Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked in spring once the threat of frost has passed. Cover seed with 1/8" fine soil. Darkness is required for germination. Thin when first true leaves appear.
TRANSPLANT: Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost, directly into soil blocks as phlox dislikes root disturbance. Cover seed, as darkness is required for germination. Carefully transplant outdoors when first true leaves appear.
NOTE: If growing for cut flowers, we recommend spacing the plants tightly and using horizontal netting as support to encourage upright growth and taller stems.
HARVEST/VASE LIFE: Harvest when ½ the blooms have opened. The petals are delicate so take care. Vase life 5-7 days.
