Phlox drummondii Brilliant seeds - Annual Phlox

Phlox drummondii 'Brilliant' is an annual variety, prized for its abundant and colourful flowering, which brings life to the garden or terrace throughout the summer. This plant is ideal for adding touches of bright pink in flower beds, borders or planters. In a cottage garden or in a flower pot, this Phlox is essential for creating floral compositions all summer long.

Phlox drummondii belongs to the Polemoniaceae family, its origins can be found in the meadows and open areas of the southern United States, particularly in Texas. The 'Brilliant' cultivar, introduced in the early 20th century, stands out for its star-shaped flowers of 2 to 3 cm in diameter, in a bright pink with a darker centre. This plant germinates, flowers, produces seeds and then dies within a few months. It generally measures 30 to 45 cm in height and has lanceolate dark green leaves. Its compact and slightly spreading habit allows it to integrate well into flower beds. The fragrant and generous flowering begins in May-June and continues throughout the summer, even extending into autumn under favourable conditions. It produces fruits in the form of small capsules containing the seeds. Resistant to heat, this plant prefers well-drained soil and regular watering in case of prolonged drought.

Phlox drummondii Brilliant works well in colourful borders, planters or even in moist rockeries. It pairs well with Gaillardia pulchella 'Razzle Dazzle' for a rustic effect, Coreopsis tinctoria for a striking yellow contrast, Zinnias 'Zinderella' in pink tones, or even with Cosmos 'Sensation Picotee' for a natural and airy look. Placed in groups, this Phlox provides a magnificent mass effect that attracts pollinators while creating a colourful and long-lasting floral carpet.