About
Miss Lingard' is an erect herbaceous perennial to 90cm tall, with rather thick-textured narrow leaves and terminal clusters of perfumed, pure white flowers 2.5cm across in early summer.
About the genus
Phlox may be evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and salver-shaped flowers in terminal clusters
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. See phlox cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring. Propagate by basal cuttings in spring or propagate by root cuttings in early autumn or winter.
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to phlox eelworm, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews