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Phlox drummondii 'Brilliant'

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 18"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Phlox drummondii 'Brilliant' plant details

Phlox drummondii 'Brilliant' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox drummondii 'Brilliant'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edging plant, floriferous, fragrant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox drummondii 'Brilliant'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Texan Pride is another name for this showy, easy to grow flower. 'Brilliant' dates from circa 1901 and was described in 1923 as light pink with a distinct dark pink eye. One of the oldest still available.

Gardening facts about Phlox drummondii 'Brilliant' plant

How to Grow Phlox drummondii 'Brilliant'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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