Phlox drummondii Moody Blues Seeds - Drummonds phlox

Phlox Drummondii Moody Blues Mix, also known as Drummond’s phlox, is a collection of dwarf annuals. Thanks to their compact bushy habit, they can be placed on the edge of a bed but also in tubs or pots. Their many small flowers come in a range of blues and purples with a few white highlights. They bloom repeatedly from June to August, to the delight of butterflies. Easy to grow, this mix requires no maintenance and allows you to arrange bouquets all summer long.

Drummond's Phlox owes its name to a Scottish naturalist, Thomas Drummond, who discovered the plant in the grasslands of Texas in 1830. This annual species of the Polemoniaceae family is small (15 to 30 cm high) and forms a bushy clump. Its leaves are green, lanceolate and form a dense background that hosts panicles that come in a range of violet-blue hues (in the case of the Moody Blues variety): from the lightest to the darkest shade, including some white. They consist of multiple star-shaped flowers (about 2 cm in diameter) with a tube-shaped corolla ending in five lobes. The base of the flowers is always darker in colour, standing out from their white centres and giving them a lively and mischievous look. They are slightly fragrant and bring an undeniable charm to romantic gardens. They need a sunny position and fertile soil to flower generously. Don't hesitate to water them in case of prolonged drought and plant them in a well-drained soil.

The Moody Blues' colour range is both very soft and bold, giving a nostalgic, antique feel. A few seedlings planted along a walkway or in a window-box is plenty enough to enchant your summers. They will naturally blend in with larkspurs, blue columbines and white perennial phlox, creating a bicoloured display.