Overview
Phlox 'Geddington Cross' is a clump forming, matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Phlox, part of the Polemoniaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Phlox 'Geddington Cross' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds, garden edging and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Phlox 'Geddington Cross' is a clump-forming, mat-forming cultivar of the Phlox genus, which includes both evergreen and herbaceous perennials and shrubs. This cultivar features deciduous or evergreen foliage and produces salver-shaped flowers clustered at the ends of its stems during the summer. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, tolerating a variety of soil types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for use in cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, banks, slopes, and as underplanting for roses and shrubs.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Phlox
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Phlox 'Geddington Cross' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Phlox 'Geddington Cross'
- Propagation
- Division in autumn or spring, Basal cuttings in spring, Root cuttings in early autumn or winter
- Pest resistance
- Stem and bulb eelworm, Phlox eelworm
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Grey moulds, Leafy gall, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Phlox 'Geddington Cross'?
Phlox 'Geddington Cross' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Phlox 'Geddington Cross' need?
Phlox 'Geddington Cross' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Phlox 'Geddington Cross' hardy in the UK?
Phlox 'Geddington Cross' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Phlox 'Geddington Cross'?
Division in autumn or spring, Basal cuttings in spring, Root cuttings in early autumn or winter.
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