Phlox
Phlox is a North American native producing masses of star-shaped, fragrant flowers in a wide range of colors. Garden phlox is a cottage garden staple, while creeping phlox creates a carpet of spring color.
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- Sunlight
- full
- Watering
- weekly
- Height
- 40-90 cm
- Care level
- easy
- Lifecycle
- perennial
- Placement
- Outdoors
Seasons
SKU phlox-REG
The Victorian language of flowers
“Dense clusters of individual flowers growing as one mass symbolized hearts united and complete unanimity of feeling.”
- Our hearts are united
- Unanimity
Growing and care guide
Growing Instructions
- 1
Plant nursery saplings in rich, moist, sunny garden soil in April or October.
- 2
Large rounded fragrant flower heads bloom profusely from late June through August.
- 3
Ensure good air circulation around stems to prevent powdery mildew during humid July days.
- 4
Cut stalks down to ground level in November; roots overwinter completely dormant beneath snow.
Care Instructions
Water when topsoil dries; avoid constant wetness during cold spells.
Feed with compost plus low-dose phosphorus-potassium every 3-4 weeks.
Remove spent flowers to prolong bloom duration.
Provide light afternoon shade in late spring when temperatures rise.