Phlox hybrida 'Peppermint Candy'
Short code: 8154
Height:
18cm/6"
Description:
A spectacular new Phlox especially recommended for growing in containers. Each plant is smothered in a carpet of sparkling red, green and white flowers, which are produced above neat mounds of foliage: a great display on any patio. Common name: Phlox
Awards:
Fleuroselect Quality Award |
Sowing/Growing information | |
Sowing | Sow on to a moist seed sowing compost in a 286 plug tray or similar size cell. Cover lightly with vermiculite and propagate at 18 to 20C. Germination should begin to take place after 7 to 10 days. Maintain a temperature of 15C after germination. |
Growing | Continue to grow the seedlings on at 15C until they are established and fill the tray. Transfer to a 12 pack, 6 pack or 9cm pot and continue to grow on at 10 to 15C. Early February sowings will result in flowering plants for sale in late April / May. Later sowings made in April can be potted on into 1 litre pots for sales of more established flowering plants in late June. |
Flowering Period | June to September |
Hardiness | Half Hardy Annual |
Cropping | 7 to 10 |
Classification | |
Product | Seeds |
Genus | Phlox |
Variety | Peppermint Candy |
Groups | |
Containers & Baskets | YES |