Phlox drummondii 'Phlox of Sheep'
annual phlox 'Phlox of Sheep'
'Phlox of Sheep' is an upright annual to 30cm, with narrow leaves and, in spring, clusters of salver-shaped flowers 2.5cm across, in pastel shades of creamy-yellow, pink, or salmon, some with white eyes
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Orange Pink White Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Phlox may be evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and salver-shaped flowers in terminal clusters
- Name status
Not established
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant out after danger of frost has passed
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf gall and phlox eelworm
Diseases
Susceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot
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