Phlox 'Blushing Bride' Seeds If you want a flower that whispers rather than shouts, 'Blushing Bride' is the perfect choice. This exquisite annual Phlox produces masses of large, white, star-shaped flowers, each centred with a delicate, cherry-pink "blush" eye. It grows as a neat, bushy mound (up to 40cm), making it ideal for the front of a border or filling terracotta pots with spilling colour. It has a subtle, sweet fragrance and long, wiry stems that make it a fantastic cut flower for small posies, buttonholes, and jam-jar arrangements. Read More 🌿 Understanding the Plant Phlox drummondii 'Blushing Bride' is a Hardy Annual (H3). Unlike the tall perennial Phlox often found in borders, this annual variety is bred for a compact habit and a massive quantity of blooms over a single summer season. Award Winning: This variety is a Fleuroselect Winner, meaning it has been internationally recognised for its beauty, uniformity, and outstanding performance in garden trials. It is specifically noted for its "cut-and-come-again" nature—the more you harvest for posies, the more the plant will bloom. Subtle Scent: While the fragrance is delicate, 'Blushing Bride' carries a sweet, honey-like scent that becomes more pronounced in the warmth of a sunny UK afternoon. 🌱 Growing Guide Annual Phlox is a "dark germinator," meaning the seeds must be completely shielded from light to start growing. How to Sow:Sow indoors from March to May. Surface sow onto moist compost and cover the seeds completely with a layer of soil or vermiculite. To be safe, place a piece of cardboard over the seed tray until they sprout. Keep at 18-20°C. Seeds usually germinate within 10-21 days. Where to Plant:Plant out in May or June once the threat of frost has passed. They thrive in full sun but appreciate soil that retains some moisture. If the UK summer becomes particularly hot and dry, ensure they are watered regularly, especially if growing in containers. Ongoing Care:When the seedlings reach about 10cm tall, pinch out the growing tip to encourage a bushier plant. Regular deadheading of faded clusters will keep the plant producing fresh white and pink stars right up until the first autumn frosts. 📋 Plant Specifications Botanical Name Phlox drummondii 'Blushing Bride' Common Name Annual Phlox / Drummond Phlox Plant Type Hardy Annual Hardiness H3 (Tolerates light frost) Light Requirements Full Sun ☀️ Height 30cm - 40cm Spread 25cm Spacing Plant 20cm apart Flowering Period July to October Perfect For 👰 Wedding Bouquets✂️ Cut Flower Posies🏺 Terracotta Pots🦋 Pollinator Magnet Seeds per Packet Approximately 200 seeds 🤝 Beautiful Garden Combinations The soft white and cherry-pink eye of 'Blushing Bride' works beautifully with airy, romantic textures from our collection: ☁️ Gypsophila 'Covent Garden': The Bridal Mix. Planting white Gypsophila alongside 'Blushing Bride' creates a classic wedding display, with the frothy white clouds softening the star-shaped Phlox. 🏰 Larkspur 'Giant Hyacinth Mixed' : Pastel Height. The tall spikes of pastel Larkspur provide a structural backdrop to the low-growing Phlox. Both are excellent for cutting and drying. 📅 Sowing & Flowering Calendar Sow indoors in spring for a delicate, blushing display from July until the first frosts. Month J F M A M J J A S O N D Sow Indoors ✓ ✓ ✓ Flowering ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 🌑 Shield from LightLike its 'Sugar Stars' cousin, 'Blushing Bride' requires total darkness to germinate. Be sure to cover the seeds well and consider using a black cover over your trays until the first shoots appear. 🏆 Fleuroselect Winner Phlox 'Blushing Bride' is an award-winning variety, internationally recognised for its outstanding garden performance, uniform growth, and exceptional flowering capacity in the UK garden.
