About
An upright clump-forming herbaceous perennial that forms a bushy mound of attractive dark green foliage of narrow, opposite, eliptic leaves and large clusters of tall stemmed aromatic lavender-mauve flowers in mid summer. It has good resistance to powdery mildew.
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 typeSand, Clay, Loam, Chalk
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. See phlox cultivation for further advice
PruningDeadhead to promote continous flowering and cut back to the base in late autumn or early winter
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring, by basal cuttings in spring, or by a root cutting in early autumn or winter
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworm
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews, grey moulds and leafy gall