Phlox Beauty Red Flower Seeds

About Phlox Beauty Red Flower Seeds

Small flowers in dense clusters — a classic annual for Indian winter beds and borders.

• Botanical name: Phlox drummondii
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 7-14 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — About 5 mm, covered lightly.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7-14 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water once the soil has dried a little between waterings — overwatering causes root rot.
• Soil: Well-drained sandy loam with compost
• Temperature: 12-25C
• Fertiliser: Monthly balanced feed; heavy feeding is unnecessary.

Sowing season in India

September-October in plains Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Powdery mildew, root rot in heavy soil, damping off

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.