Popstars™ Red Phlox

Popstars™ Red is a compact annual phlox with bright red, star-shaped flowers and branching growth that fills small pots, window boxes, and the front of seasonal beds. Syngenta lists this exact selection as Phlox drummondii F1 Popstars™ Red, product 70098042, with a 10–12 inch height and 14–16 inch spread ([Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70098042)). ### Site and growth Set plants in full sun or light afternoon shade, in soil that drains freely. The annual species also grows in partial shade; in hot climates, some afternoon protection can help preserve flowering. Space plants so air can move between their branches, and water at the soil line when the surface begins to dry. ### Flowering and use This selection suits containers, hanging baskets, and edging where its tidy, branched habit can be seen close up. Expect flowers from spring into summer, with timing shaped by local temperatures. Its vivid red blooms pair well with white, blue, or silver companions. ## Maintenance Remove faded flower clusters to keep the planting neat and encourage continued display. As a frost-tender annual, it completes its garden season with cold weather; replace plants after frost rather than expecting them to overwinter.