Phlox Southern Blaze Red Hot

Southern Blaze™ Red Hot Phlox (Phlox drummondii) – Bright Red Blooms for Southern Gardens

Add vibrant, long-lasting color to your garden with Southern Blaze™ Red Hot phlox, an award-winning annual from Proven Winners. This Texan nativar is built for southern climates, thriving in heat, humidity, and drought conditions while attracting butterflies and supporting native pollinators. Formerly known as Intensia®, this variety is a reliable, low-maintenance choice for both landscapes and containers.

Features & Benefits:

• Striking Red Blooms: Continuous, long-lasting flowers from planting until hard frost provide summer and fall interest.

• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts butterflies and other native pollinators, enhancing your garden’s ecological health.

• Easy to Grow: Forms a neat, mounded habit of bright green foliage; deadheading is not required.

• Heat & Drought Tolerant: Perfectly suited for southern gardens and containers with full sun exposure.

• Versatile Use: Ideal for borders, edging, mass plantings, and container arrangements.

Plant Characteristics:

• Type: Annual

• Height & Spread: 10–16 inches (25–41 cm)

• Spacing: 10–12 inches (25–30 cm)

• Foliage: Green, mounded habit

• Flower Color: Bright red

Growing Requirements:

• Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours) to part sun (4–6 hours)

• Soil: Average fertility with good drainage

• Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

• Maintenance: Easy-care, suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners