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Phlox drummondii 'African Sunset' (Annual phlox 'African Sunset')
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0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Phlox drummondii 'African Sunset'
Other names
Annual phlox 'African Sunset'
Genus
Phlox Phlox
Variety or Cultivar
'African Sunset' _ 'African Sunset' is an half-hardy annual. It has ovate leaves and bears terminal clusters of salver-shaped red flowers with a white eye in summer until first frosts.
Phlox drummondii 'African Sunset' is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Erect
Flower
Dark-red in Summer; Dark-red in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Phlox eelworm Phlox eelworm
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods
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Where to grow
Phlox drummondii 'African Sunset' (Annual phlox 'African Sunset') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny postion
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Phlox drummondii 'African Sunset'
Other names
Annual phlox 'African Sunset'
Genus
Phlox Phlox
Variety or Cultivar
'African Sunset' _ 'African Sunset' is an half-hardy annual. It has ovate leaves and bears terminal clusters of salver-shaped red flowers with a white eye in summer until first frosts.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Dark-red in Summer; Dark-red in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Phlox drummondii 'African Sunset' (Annual phlox 'African Sunset') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny postion
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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