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Phlox drummondii Baby Buttons Mixed
Phlox drummondii Baby Buttons Mixed
Half Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 8 inches
- Ideal for: Border, Containers
Description
An attractive duo of salmon-pink and pale blue flowers, each complemented by a white, baby button eye in the centre smothering dwarf, basal-branching plants. Cheerful free-flowering babies to bring borders and containers to life.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | March to April. |
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Sow seed on the surface of any moist seed compost. Do not cover the seed. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature of between 20-25C (68-77F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination usually takes 10 to 21 days.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3 inch) pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 23cm (9 inches) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
For best results, provide a rich, well-drained soil in full sun.