Southern Blaze™ Bright Pink (Phlox drummondii) | Proven Winners® New Variety 2026
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Turn up the heat—in the best way—with Southern Blaze™ Bright Pink Phlox, the bloom that thrives where others wilt. Specially bred for southern gardens, this vibrant annual doesn’t just survive the heat and humidity—it revels in it, putting on a nonstop flower show all summer long. Forming a tidy, low mound of fresh green foliage, Southern Blaze™ becomes a carpet of vivid pink blooms that glow like a sunset on a warm evening. Its bold color brightens borders, softens pathways, and adds pure joy to patio pots, garden beds, or pollinator patches.
And speaking of pollinators—bees and butterflies simply can’t resist its nectar-rich flowers, turning your garden into a buzzing, fluttering festival of life. Tough, cheerful, and utterly dependable, Southern Blaze™ Bright Pink Phlox is your go-to garden performer in the warmest climates—proof that beauty and resilience make the ultimate power couple.
- 8-10 inches tall and 10-16 inches wide at maturity
- Annual except in zones 10-11, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Space plants 8-10 inches apart for best results
- Produces hot pink flowers from spring to frost
- Maintains green foliage from spring to hard frost
- Great for landscapes, containers
- Attracts butterflies
- Drought tolerant, long blooming, deadheading not necessary, continuous bloomer, fall interest
Care: Fertilize weekly with Proven Winners Water Soluble Plant Food for best performance.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Annuals are 4-8" tall at shipment
