About
An upright herbaceous perennial to 1.2m high, with narrowly elliptic, toothed green leaves. Produces rounded clusters of scented pink flowers with deep pink eyes, in midsummer.
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
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-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, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. See phlox cultivation for further advice
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering, then cut down to the base in late autumn
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn, by softwood basal cuttings in spring, or by root cuttings in autumn or winter
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworms
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews, leafy gall and leaf spot