About
An upright annual with small lance-shaped dark-green leaves and clusters of aromatic flowers in summer in colours including purple, scarlet, crimson, orange, pink, yellow, cream and bicoloured combinations. Has long branching, wiry stems, very suited as cut 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, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
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
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworm
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Powdery mildews, grey moulds and leafy gall