About
An upright annual with small lance-shaped dark-green leaves and large clusters of flowers in a selection of pastel colours in summer including blue, pink, cream, pale peachy-orange and white. Has long, branching, wiry stems, very suited as a cut flower.
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, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. See phlox cultivation for further advice
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworm
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Powdery mildews and leaf spot