Phlox Blushing Bride - seeds

Phlox 'Blushing Bride' is a variety of phlox perfect for all romantics and floral compositions. The flowers change colour as they open, in shades of peachy white, pale pink and light red. This annual phlox produces a mass of flowers in dense panicles throughout the summer. Their combined scent of lilac and melon is a delight. They last up to 10 days in a vase.

This annual species of the Polemoniaceae family has given rise to numerous cultivars, varying in height. 'Blushing Bride' forms a bushy clump about 30 cm (12in) in all directions. Its green leaves are lanceolate, and form a dense background for white panicles, tinged with pale pink or washed-out red. These are composed of multiple star-shaped flowers (about 2 cm (1in) in diameter) with tubular corollas ending in five lobes. Each flower has a white star in its centre surrounded by a pink circle. They are slightly fragrant and bring undeniable charm to romantic gardens. The flowers give way to small dark seeds that are easily sown.

Phlox can be sown under cover or directly in the open ground and grows easily. Numerous plants are quickly obtained. They should be planted in the sun, in fertile and well-drained soil. They brighten borders and foregrounds of flower beds, as well as beautifully decorating a pot on the terrace. Butterflies adore them. 'Blushing Bride' allows for creating fabulous decorations for the home or an event. In the garden, place it in front of colourful foliage of Heucheras or Berberis 'Inspiration'. Dark purple foliage also has a beautiful effect, such as that of Physocarpus, for example.