100 Isabellina Phlox Seeds - Creamy Yellow Phlox drummondii Garden Flowers
Isabellina Phlox is a charming annual variety of Phlox drummondii prized for its soft, creamy yellow blooms. These delicate flowers bring a warm, pastel touch to garden beds, borders, and containers, blooming generously through the summer months. Their gentle color and compact growth habit make them an excellent choice for cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings.
Easy to grow from seed, Isabellina Phlox performs best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. The plants typically reach 12 to 18 inches in height, forming neat mounds of green foliage topped with clusters of fragrant, five-petaled flowers. Whether sown directly in the garden or started indoors, these seeds offer a rewarding way to add long-lasting color to your outdoor space.
Plant Features
- Creamy yellow flowers with a soft, pastel appearance
- Fragrant blooms that attract butterflies and other pollinators
- Compact, mounding growth habit suitable for borders and containers
- Long bloom season from early summer to fall
- Easy to grow from seed, ideal for beginner gardeners
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Phlox drummondii
- Plant Type: Annual
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Growth Habit: Compact, mounding
- Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
- Mature Height: 12-18 inches
- Spacing: 8-12 inches apart
- Germination Requirements: Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist at 65-70°F (18-21°C). Germination typically occurs in 10-21 days.
Planting & Care
For best results, start Isabellina Phlox seeds indoors in late winter or early spring, or sow directly in the garden after the last frost. Prepare a seedbed with well-draining soil, and press seeds gently into the surface, covering lightly with about 1/8 inch of soil. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged until germination. Once seedlings have developed a few true leaves, thin or transplant them to their final spacing.
Provide regular watering during dry spells and apply a balanced fertilizer monthly to encourage continuous blooming. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong the bloom season and maintain a tidy appearance. Isabellina Phlox is generally pest-resistant and deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for sunny gardens.
What's Included
100 Isabellina Phlox seeds (Phlox drummondii).