Phlox 'Coral Reef Mix'

Phlox of Sheep Phlox (Phlox drummondii)

Coral Reef Phlox Mix drifts through the garden like a tide of colour—waves of blush coral, shell pink, and warm ivory mingling in soft, painterly motion. Each cluster of blooms glows with a sunlit radiance, the petals edged in delicate transparency that catches light like sea foam. Together they create a garden scene that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly alive, a harmony of warmth and serenity.

Highly fragrant and endlessly floriferous, Coral Reef Phlox transforms borders and bouquets with its dreamy, vintage hue range. Pair it with Linen Zinnia for a natural, seaside calm, or with Champagne Lisianthus for a romantic, sun-kissed palette. A bloom that captures the shimmer of coral light and the hush of summer air.

DETAILS:

QTY: 100

TYPE: Annual

SITE: Full Sun

DEPTH: 1/8"

GERMINATION: 5-10 days at 16-18°C

HEIGHT: 15 - 20"

MATURITY: 60-65 days

SPACING: 9-12”

PINCH: No

HOW TO GROW:

Direct Seed (recommended): Phlox is best grown from seed sown directly into the garden. Sow outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Darkness is required for germination, so cover seeds lightly with soil. Once the first true leaves appear, thin seedlings to their final spacing.

Transplanting (alternative): Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before your last frost date. Use jumbo plug trays or other containers that will not disturb the roots, as phlox dislikes root disturbance. Transplant seedlings carefully once the first true leaves have developed and after hardening off.

Pinching: Pinching is not necessary for most phlox varieties, but deadheading spent flowers will encourage a longer blooming season.

Soil Preference and Watering: Phlox thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during germination and establishment. Once mature, phlox is relatively drought-tolerant.

Fertilizing: A balanced, all-purpose fertilizer can be applied every 4–6 weeks throughout the growing season. A layer of compost applied at planting time can also provide a good nutrient base.

Harvesting: For bouquets, harvest stems when the flowers are fully open. Cut in the early morning or late evening and immediately place in a vase of water.