About
An upright, clump-forming perennial to 90cm tall with dark green, lance-shaped leaves, and from summer into autumn, upright panicles of scented, lilac-pink flowers.
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
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. May need support
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering then cut down to the base in late autumn
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring. Propagate by basal cuttings in spring or propagate by root cuttings in early autumn or winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews and a leaf spot