- Light Requirement is Full Sun
- Height 10-16 Inches
- Width 10-16 Inches
- Use as a filler when using in containers
- Fragrant red flowers perfect for annual combination containers!
Nectar-loving butterflies and bees will thank you for adding this phlox to your garden. The large, bright-red, trumpet-shaped flowers bloom virtually all summer. The plant grows 10-12 inches high with a mounded habit. The gorgeous flowers are scented. Intensia® Red Hot loves the heat because this vigorous series of phlox was bred for heat and humidity tolerance. Also, it is tolerant of drought conditions.
Gardeners sometimes avoid phlox because the plant is susceptible to powdery mildew, but Intensia® Red Hot is mildew resistant, therefore a good choice. Phlox drummondii was discovered by Thomas Drummond in the early 1800’s in Texas. The popularity of this American native quickly spread to England and beyond. It is perfect for cottage gardens, for low water gardens, or xeriscapes. Use it in the landscape for edging, mass planting, and mixed borders. It works well in combination planters or try it in hanging baskets.
Intensia® Red Hot Annual Phlox Care
This easy-care plant would appreciate a spring application of fertilizer or compost on flower beds; fertilize pots more often. Do not apply an undue amount of fertilizer, however, and avoid high nitrogen that will lead to excessive leaf growth and delay flowering. Choose a fertilizer with a higher ratio of potassium for all your flowering plants.
Annual phloxes are self-cleaning, but you can deadhead if you don’t want them to self-seed. Some gardeners allow this, so they don’t need to plant them next year. Avoid over-watering. Plant them in loose, well-drained soil and mulch to conserve water. They adapt to a variety of soil conditions that drain well. Locate them in full sun, though they are tolerant of some afternoon shade. Choose a container with sufficient drainage to prevent root-rot, or poor crown growth.
Intensia® Red Hot Annual Phlox Spacing
In a 12-inch container you can space one phlox with two or three other plants. For example, combine one Intensia® Red Hot with one Chocolate Drop Solenostemon and two Lemon Coral® sedum. In the ground, space them 10-12 inches apart, from center plant to center plant.
Note that annual phloxes are not toxic, unlike perennial ones. Rabbit browsing can be a problem, however.
Intensia® Red Hot Annual Phlox Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Hard Frost |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height Class: Short |
| Height: 10-16 Inches |
| Spread: 10-16 Inches |
| Spacing: 10-12 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Use Types: Border Plant, Edging Plant, Landscape, Mass Planting |
| Features: Native to North America, Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Phlox drummondii 'Dphlox911' USPP 28,127, Can 5,500 |
| Common Name: Intensia® Red Hot Annual Phlox |
| Other Name(s): Drummond'S Phlox |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- PHLRHP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations