Overview
Phlox paniculata 'Mike's Favourite' is a clump forming, matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Phlox, part of the Polemoniaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 1.2 m tall. Phlox paniculata 'Mike's Favourite' grows best in full sun, 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 paniculata is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family (Polemoniaceae). It is native to parts of the eastern and central United States.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Phlox
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- 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 paniculata 'Mike's Favourite' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Height
- 1.2 m
- 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 paniculata 'Mike's Favourite'
- 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 paniculata 'Mike's Favourite'?
Phlox paniculata 'Mike's Favourite' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Phlox paniculata 'Mike's Favourite' need?
Phlox paniculata 'Mike's Favourite' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Phlox paniculata 'Mike's Favourite' grow?
Phlox paniculata 'Mike's Favourite' reaches a height of 1.2 m.
Is Phlox paniculata 'Mike's Favourite' hardy in the UK?
Phlox paniculata 'Mike's Favourite' 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 paniculata 'Mike's Favourite'?
Division in autumn or spring, Basal cuttings in spring, Root cuttings in early autumn or winter.
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