Intensia Red Hot Phlox

Intensia Red Hot is an annual phlox with vivid red flowers and a compact mounding form. The assigned selection code DPHLOX911 and U.S. patent number match the current Proven Winners product page, which presents the selection as Southern Blaze Red Hot and identifies the former Intensia series name. It describes a 10–16-inch height and spread, full sun, spring-through-fall flowering, heat and drought tolerance, and butterfly attraction. The page also recommends the series for landscapes and containers. [Proven Winners’ Southern Blaze Red Hot page](https://c1.provenwinners.com/plants/phlox/southern-blaze-red-hot-phlox-drummondii) provides the selection-specific description and care information. ## Growing Conditions Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Keep moisture reasonably even while roots establish; containers may need more frequent watering than garden beds. The rounded habit works along sunny borders, in small groups, and as a bright focal color in annual combinations. ## Maintenance The source describes the series as long blooming and says deadheading is not necessary. Remove tired stems only when needed to keep the planting tidy, and water during extended dry periods.