How to prune annual phlox 'sugar stars'

Throughout the growing season; pinch young plants early; deadhead continuously. Pinch out the central growing tip on young plants to promote branching. Snip spent flower clusters just above the nearest healthy leaf or bud node throughout the season.

Every few days during bloom season for continuous flowering. Phlox drummondii 'Sugar Stars' is an annual that blooms longer with regular deadheading. Remove faded flower clusters promptly — this prevents early self-seeding and encourages continuous bloom. Pinching growing tips when young produces a fuller, more branched plant. As an annual, it is pulled out entirely at season's end.

Pinch out the central growing tip on young plants to promote branching. Snip spent flower clusters just above the nearest healthy leaf or bud node throughout the season.