May Breeze Woodland Phlox Seeds - Phlox, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

'May Breeze' is a refined selection of woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata), chosen by plantsman Piet Oudolf for its star-like, pale blue-white flowers. It blooms in late spring above low mounds of foliage, reaching about 12 inches tall and wide, with a light fragrance. A graceful groundcover for shaded beds and woodland-style plantings.

Why choose our seeds?

• Star-like pale blooms with a light fragrance in late spring
• Shade-tolerant groundcover for woodland beds and borders
• 25 seeds per packet

How to grow May Breeze Woodland Phlox seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, after cold stratification.
• Outdoors: Direct sow in late fall or early spring so winter cold naturally breaks dormancy.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining seed-starting mix
• Humidity dome or plastic wrap (to hold in moisture)
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Woodland phlox seed germinates best after cold, moist stratification: refrigerate seed in damp sand or a damp paper towel inside a sealed bag for 30-60 days before sowing.
• Sow on the surface and press gently into the mix; the seed needs light to germinate, so do not bury it.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Needs light to germinate; keep trays in bright shade or morning sun.
• Temperature: Around 65°F (18°C) after stratification.
• Humidity: Keep covered until germination to hold in moisture; remove once seedlings emerge.

Germination

• Germination may take several weeks and can be staggered; a second cold period can coax more seed to sprout.
• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Transplanting

• Once seedlings have developed leafy shoots, transplant to a permanent spot in part to full shade.
• Plant in rich, moist, well-drained soil; a light mulch of fallen leaves is appreciated.

Care Tips

• Sun: Part shade to full shade; tolerates full sun only in cool climates.
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist; water during dry spells.
• Fertilizer: A light feeding in spring is plenty.
• Deadhead after flowering for tidier plants and to encourage a second flush.

Bloom Time:

Late spring into early summer, for about a month.