Phlox Drummond’s Pink

Phlox Drummond’s Pink - Bright Pink Annual Phlox Flower | 12-18 Inches Tall, Individual Plants

Add cheerful color and long-lasting blooms to your garden with Phlox Drummond’s Pink. This vibrant annual flowering plant is prized for its bright pink clusters of star-shaped blooms and compact, bushy growth habit. Known for its continuous flowering and easy care, Drummond’s Phlox is perfect for adding seasonal color to garden beds, borders, and containers.

From late spring through summer, this plant produces abundant clusters of vivid pink flowers that create a lively display in the landscape. The blooms sit above soft green foliage, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. With its neat form and reliable flowering, Phlox Drummond’s Pink provides a consistent burst of color throughout the growing season.

Why You'll Love the Phlox Drummond’s Pink

Bright Pink Blooms: Vibrant flower clusters provide eye-catching color all season long.

Continuous Flowering: Produces blooms from late spring through summer with proper care.

Compact Garden Size: Growing 12 to 18 inches tall and wide, ideal for borders and containers.

Pollinator Friendly Plant: Attracts butterflies and beneficial pollinators to the garden.

Phlox Drummond’s Pink Details

Botanical Name: Phlox drummondii (Pink variety)
Type: Annual flowering plant
Mature Size: 12-18" tall × 12-18" wide (compact bushy habit)
Growth Rate: Fast growth rate
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soil adaptable to many soil types
Water: Water regularly until established, prefers moderate moisture
USDA Hardiness Zones: Annual (grown in all zones during warm season)

Growing Conditions

Soil Adaptability: Performs best in well-drained soil but adapts to sandy or loamy soils. Avoid overly wet conditions.

Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun and requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Hardiness: Grown as an annual, making it suitable for seasonal planting in all USDA zones.

Care Instructions

Watering: Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Avoid letting soil dry out completely.

Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance.

Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season to promote vigorous growth and blooms.

Landscaping Uses

Versatile Applications: Phlox Drummond’s Pink’s bright blooms and compact size make it suitable for: borders, container gardens, mass plantings, flower beds, and seasonal color displays.

Seasonal Color Accent: Ideal for adding vibrant color to garden spaces during the warmer months.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far apart should I plant Phlox Drummond’s Pink? Space plants 10 to 12 inches apart on center to allow for full growth.

Is Phlox Drummond’s Pink a perennial? No, it is an annual that completes its life cycle in one growing season.

Does it bloom all summer? Yes, with proper care and deadheading, it will continue to bloom throughout the summer.